Case Number: 3076
Bushkin, Sarah - Age 36 - Killed by blow on head with an axe in hands of her husband Louis who surrendered himself and on 12/3 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 3/22/18 to Chester Asylum for Criminal Insane - McGarrity.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | bushkin, sarah |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
Defendant
| Name | Bushkin, Louis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 3, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 22, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Not guilty by reason of insanity |
