Case Number: 5166
Suida, Sophie - Age 25 - Died at St. Mary's Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. L.D. Tucholska who, on 6/25/18 was held by the Coroner. Tucholska died at the County Jail 6/28/18 while awaiting trial. 25 Pct. July 1918 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 17, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 17, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Suida, Sophie |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Mary's Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Tucholska, Dr. L.D. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 25, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant died prior to trial |
