Friday, March 14, 2025

March 14, 1930: Doctor Implicated in Fatal Chicago Abortion

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. Lucas was indicted for felony murder in Alberta's death on August 7. I have been unable to determine the final outcome of the case.

Source: Homicide in Chicago Interactive Database


Who performed abortions before legalization? (images and names of various doctors who practiced criminal abortion) (Pie chart showing doctors performing 90% of illegal abortion and the remaining 10% broken down: self = 2%, untrained = 3%, others with training = 5%. Sources provided: "The Search for an Abortionist" by Nancy Howell Lee and Planned Parenthood 1955 Conference on Abortion in America

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