Case Number: 6219
Hartozinski, Sophia - Age 40 - Died at the County Hospital from a criminal abortion alleged to have been performed by Mary Roback, a midwife, who, on 12/18/23, was held by the Coroner. 13 Dist. 11/12/25 - s/o - Gemmell.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 18, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 18, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | County Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | County Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | County Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Hartozinski, Sophia |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Roback, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 18, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Gemmill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 12, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
