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 |
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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 |
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Age | 26 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Mary's Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Worchowski, Jane |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 24 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | September 21, 1920 |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |