Case Number: 6395
Koss, Helen - Age 26 - Died at the Norwegian American Hospital from a criminal abortion alleged to have been performed 12/30/23 by Mrs. Emma Morch, a midwife, who , on 1/7/24, was held by the Coroner. 30 Dist. 10/6/25 s/o - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 6, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Koss, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Norwegian American H |
Defendant
| Name | Morch,Emma |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 7, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 6, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
