Case Number: 10346
Kuba, Jennie � Age 28 � Died at the Chicago Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by a midwife, Mary Zwieniczak, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/11/29. The Coroner held Dr. Jos. Mienczak, who assisted, as an accessory. On 7/13/29 Mary Zwieniczak was arrested and held on a Coroner�s Mittimus. 16 Dist. July 1929 No Bill on Mienczuk. 7/30/29 � Mary � Bond Forf. - & s/o �Kerner. 8/12/29 � Reinstated � J.J. Sullivan. 2/27/30 � s/o � Finnigan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 20, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 20, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Chicago Hosp. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Chicago Hosp. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Chicago Hosp. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Kuba, Jennie |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Zwieniczak, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Jul-29 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 13, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kerner |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 12, 1929 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 2 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
