Case Number: 9926
Fazio, Anna - Age 20 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed on or about 2/4/29, by a midwife, Marie Zwienczak, in the latter's home, 5800 So. Francisco Ave. Arrest of the midwife was recommended by the Coroner on 2/23/29. Stephanie Paczkiewicz was booked 2/23/29 as an accessory but was not mentioned in the verdict and on 3/8/29 discharged by Judge Heller. 16 Dist. On 3/1/29 mary Zwienczak was arrested and turned over to the Sheriff on a Coroner's Mittimus. 6/20/29 -14 years Joliet Pen. - Lindsay. 3/12/30 Aff. by Supreme Ct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 4, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 13, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 5800 S. Francisco Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Fazio, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Zwienczak, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Mar-29 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 23, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 20, 1929 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
