Wednesday, August 16, 2023

August 16, 1969: Safe and Legal in Pre-Roe California

Cheryl Vosseler was 17 years old when she was admitted to Fresno General Hospital on July 31, 1969, to undergo a legal abortion.

After she was discharged, Cheryl suffered from complications, and was readmitted two weeks later.

Surgery was performed August 14 to try to save her life.

Cheryl's condition continued to deteriorate. She finally died August 16, 1969.

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Sources: California Certificate of Death, 69-124954; Coroner’s Inquisition 21728; Fresno County Superior Court, No. 146000, Vosseler v. Black and Red Corporation, et al.

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