Case Number: 9131
Tobiasz, Katarzyna - Age 31 - Died at St. Mary's Hospital from a criminal abortion. On 8/31/25 Barbara Kolur was held by the Coroner. 17th Dist. 7/5/27 - Nolle Prossed - Gemmill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 29, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | St. Mary's Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | St. Mary's Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Tobias, Katarzyna |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Kar, Barbara |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Aug-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 31, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 5, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
