Case Number: 4174

Krawczyk, Sophie - Age 28 - Died at hom, 4335 Hermitage Ave., from a criminal abortion performed by Mary Simka, who, on 4/29/20, was held by the Coroner. 14 Pct. 12/7/20 - Nolled - McDonald.



Circumstances

Date of Offense February 27, 1920
Date of Death February 27, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4335 Hermitage ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home
Type of Accident Death from abortion
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Krawczyk, Sophie
Age 28 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Simka, Mary
Gender Female
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
Occupation/ Skill Other, professional

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Date Defendant Arrested 11-Mar-24
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 29, 1920
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Accidental or natural causes
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge McDonald
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision December 7, 1920
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder