Case Number: 8827
Paradowski, Mary - Age 23 - Died from a criminal abortion at the Chicago Hospital. Operation performed 12/13/26 by a midwife, Josephine Petrova, who, on 12/21/26, was held by the Coroner. 13 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 13, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 20, 1926 |
| 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 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Paradowski, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Chicago |
Defendant
| Name | Petrova, Josephine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 21, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
