Case Number: 9131
Tobiasz, Katarzyna - Age 31 - Died at St. Mary's Hospital from a criminal abortion. On 8/31/25 Barbara Kolur was held by the Coroner. 17th Dist. 7/5/27 - Nolle Prossed - Gemmill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | August 29, 1925 |
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Date of Death | August 29, 1925 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | St. Mary's Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | St. Mary's Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Tobias, Katarzyna |
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Age | 31 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
Name | Kar, Barbara |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 17 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Aug-25 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | August 31, 1925 |
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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 | July 5, 1927 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |