Friday, March 14, 2008

Anniversary: Back alley abortion proves fatal

On March 14, 1930, Alberta Beard, age 29, died at the office of Dr. Davis Lucas from an abortion performed there that day. Lucas was arrested on May 24, on recommendation of the coroner. He was indicted for felony murder in Alberta's death on August 7. Alberta's abortion was typical of illegal abortions in that it was performed by a physician.

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