Case Number: 4015
Jindra, Auton -Age 25 - Fatally shot Feb. 15th at the County Hospital by Paulina Plotka who attempted suicide by taking poison. Paulina was exonerated by the Coroner. 18 Pct. Paulina indicted by April 1918 Grand Jury. 6/27/18 Acquitted - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 15, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 16, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | County Hospital |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | County Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jindra, Auton |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Plotka, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Sabath |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 1, 1918 |
| Date of Sentence | June 27, 1918 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of other non-homicide offense |
