Case Number: 9007
Smith, Victoria � Age 38 � Married � Died from a criminal abortion at the Jefferson Park Hospital. On 1/26/26 the Coroner recommended the arrest of Peter Krakowski and held Mary Sprochi as an accessory. 17 Dist. Feb. 1926 No Bill on Sprachi.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 26, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 21, 1926 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | hospital illegal abortion |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | hospital illegal abortion |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Jefferson Pk. |
Defendant
| Name | Sprochi, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Jan-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 26, 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 | February 15, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
