Case Number: 9234
Van Iderstine, Lucille - Age 22 - Died from an abortion performed at 3940 N. Monticello Ave., office of Doctor Emil Gleitsman, who was held by the Coroner on 1/6/28. 27A Dist. Jan. 1928 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 30, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3740 N. Monticello Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Doctor's office/abortion clinic |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Doctor's office/abortion clinic |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
| Name | VanIderstine, Lucille |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Gleitsman, Emil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 6, 1928 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
