Case Number: 8609
Moorehead, Mary � Age 25 � Died from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Lucy Hagenow, in the latter�s office, at 301 W. North Ave. On 11/29/26 the latter was held by the Coroner. 29 Dist. 1/14/28 � 14 years Joliet Pen. � Feinberg. 4/24/?? � Reversed by Supreme Court. 6/19/27 � s/o � Comerford.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 13, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 13, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 301 W. North Ave |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Moorehead, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hagenow, Lucy Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Nov-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 29, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Feinberg |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 14, 1926 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
