Madelyn's abortion was typical of criminal abortions in that it was performed by a physician.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
1924: Back alley abortion fatal for Chicago woman
On May 6, 1924, 24-year-old Madelyn Anderson died at Chicago's Washington Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed that day. The coroner recommended the arrest of a woman identified as "Dr. Ogdenberg". On May 13, Dr. Louise Achtenberg was arrested for Madelyn's death.Achtenberg was indicted for felony murder on May 15.
Madelyn's abortion was typical of criminal abortions in that it was performed by a physician.
For more abortion deaths, visit the Cemetery of Choice:
To email this post to a friend, use the icon below.
Madelyn's abortion was typical of criminal abortions in that it was performed by a physician.
For more abortion deaths, visit the Cemetery of Choice:
To email this post to a friend, use the icon below.
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