Case Number: 7984
Enders, Baby (Enders, Loretta - Dec. 11) - Deaths due to a criminal abortion by instrumentation, performed about 11/16/27, at he Ashland Blvd. Hospital by Dr. Amante Rongetti. On 12/24/27, Rongetti was held by the Coroner and denied bail. 17 Dist. 3/9/28 - Sentenced to die on 4/13/28 - Comerford. 10/29/28 - Reversed by Supreme Court. 1/29/29 - To Joliet Pen. - Gentzel - Verdict Manslaughter. 12/23/29 - Reversed and remanded by Supreme Court. 8/12/30 - to Joliet Pen. - Trude - Verd. Manslaughter.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 16, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 16, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Ashland Blvd Hos. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Ashland Blvd Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Ashland Blvd Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Enderes, Baby |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 years |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Rongetti, Amante |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Comerford |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 9, 1928 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death Sentence reversed on appeal |
