Case Number: 9266
Welter, Elizabeth - Age 19 - Single. - Died from a criminal abortion in the office of Dr. Lucy Hagenow, 301 W. North Ave. On 9/19/26 the Coroner recommended police search for Lawrence Vail (responsible for her condition) and when arrested, that he be taken before the States' Attorney with Dr. Hagenow and the record of the testimony (at present not considered sufficient without Vail's statement). 31 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 14, 1925 |
| 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 |
| Location Description | Doctor's office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Doctor's office |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Welter, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Vaily, Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 16, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
