Case Number: 10012
Garver, Winifred - Age 19 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed 6/24/29, at 3420 Calumet Ave., office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins, assisted by Dr. James White; both colored. On 6/27/29 they were held by the coroner. 4 Dist. 10/6/30 - Nolle Prossed - Williams (both cases).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 24, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 27, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3420 Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Garver, Winifred |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Schultz, Anna, alias Rollins |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 27, 1929 |
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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 | October 6, 1930 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
