Irene Campbell, Criminal Abortion Death

Irene Campbell, Criminal Abortion Death

Abortion performed in Chicago, doctor implicated

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On August 9, 1927, Irene Campbell died in the Chicago office of Dr. Herman Webber from an abortion performed there that day.

Webber was arrested on August 9, and on September 1 he was indicted for felony murder.

Irene's abortion was typical of illegal abortions in that it was performed by a physician.

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