Case Number: 8827
Paradowski, Mary - Age 23 - Died from a criminal abortion at the Chicago Hospital. Operation performed 12/13/26 by a midwife, Josephine Petrova, who, on 12/21/26, was held by the Coroner. 13 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | December 13, 1926 |
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Date of Death | December 20, 1926 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Paradowski, Mary |
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Age | 23 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Chicago |
Defendant
Name | Petrova, Josephine |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 29 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | December 21, 1926 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1927 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |