Case Number: 8447
Lowy, Mrs. Lottie - Age 27 - Died from a criminal abortion at 301 W. North Ave. office of a midwife, Lucy Hagenow, who was held by the Coroner on 7/17/25. 11A Dist. Sept. 1925 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 6, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 6, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 301 W North |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | office of a midwife |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office of a midwife |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
| Name | Lowy, Mrs Lotie |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Hagenow, Lucy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 17, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
