Case Number: 4757
Petritz, Carolina - Age 30 - Died from an abortion at office of midwife Paulina Erlomus (3313 So. Halsted St.) who performed the operation. On 3/21 latter was held by the Coroner. 6 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 19, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3313 S Halsted |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | at office of midwife, Paulina Erlomus |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at office of midwife, Paulina Erlomus |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Petritz, Carolina |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Erlomus, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 21, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
