Case Number: 5774
Byzynski, Martha - Age 26 - Died from a criminal abortion at St. Mary=s Hospital. On 9/21/20 Jane Worchowski was held by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 11, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 11, 1923 |
| 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 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Byzynski |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Mary's Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Worchowski, Jane |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 21, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
