Case Number: 3010
Balcznska, Mary - Age 25 - Died at St. Bernard's Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by midwife Veronika Rypczyski who on 6/10/15 was held by the Coroner. 20th Pct. 12/18/19 - s/o - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | St. Bernard's Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | St. Bernard's Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Balcznska, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Bernard's Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Rypcztski, Veronika |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Jun-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 10, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 18, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
