Case Number: 8612
Mueller, Emily � Age 15 � S � Death due to an abortion performed on or about 12/11/26. On 12/28/26 a midwife, Magdelane Stegeman, alias Motzny, was booked. On the same day she was exonerated by the Coroner but on 12/29/26 was held to the G.J. in $10000.00 by Judge Hartigan. 27 Dist. Feb. 1927 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 11, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 21, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Mueller, Emily |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Stegeman, Magdelane; alias Mot |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Dec-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 28, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Hartigan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
