Case Number: 8569
Maday, Louise - Age 24 - Died at the West End Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by a midwife, Amelia Becker, who, on 4/27/26, was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 4/16/29 - s/o - Miller.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 27, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 27, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Maday, Louise |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West End Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Becker, Amelia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Apr-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 27, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Miller |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 16, 1929 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
