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 |
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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 |
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Age | 28 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
Name | Simka, Mary |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
Precinct | 11 |
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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 |
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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 |