1909: A Teen Dead, a Doctor Implicated
On August 15, 1909, Lillian Swing, age 15, died in Chicago from an abortion performed on August 9.
Dr. Hamilton Shaver and his wife were held by the coroner's jury. The source document doesn't indicate that the case went to trial.
Dr. Hamilton Shaver and his wife were held by the coroner's jury. The source document doesn't indicate that the case went to trial.