Case Number: 8394
Kurzawa, Antonia - Age 63 - Died from chronic myocharditis and nephritis, aggravated by external violence and result of being struck and knocked down by her son, Theodore Kurzawa, whose arrest was recommended by the coroner 9/14/26, for manslaughter. Both were drunk. 22 Dist. 10/6/26 Kurzawa arrested - 10/7/26 held to GJ in $10,000.00 Judge Hanlin. 2/14/27 Nolle Prossed - P. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | August 10, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Kurzawa, Antonia |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Kurzawa, Theodore |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 7, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 14, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
