Case Number: 3674
Giovenco, Lillie, 18 yrs. - Died of abortion at Wesley Hospital. 10/1/14 Dr. Eva Shaver, Dr. Leopold Pijan and Dr. John Fernow held by Coroner. 38 Pct. 3/10/15 Pijan N/P. Dever 3/22/15 Ternow Nolle Prossed - Dever.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 5, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 5, 1914 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Wesley Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wesley Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Giovenco, Lillie |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Wesley Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Pijan, Dr. Leopold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 1, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 10, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Dismissed |
