Case Number: 5190
Skrzypzak, Wanda - Age 26 - Died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital from an operation performed by Dr. Michael Rozumski and Dr. John P. Wojtaleiwicz, who, on Jan. 22nd were held by the Coroner for manslaughter by abortion. 24 Pct. Feb. 1919 No bill on J.P.W. 6/16/21 - Rozumski - s/o - Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 21, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 21, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Skrzypzak, Wanda |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeth's Hosp |
Defendant
| Name | Wojtaleiwcz, Dr. John P. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Jan-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | Yes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1919 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
