Deceased
Jandy Renia Shea
Demographics
27y, female
Date of death
2018-03-04
Finding date
2019-09-23
Cause of death
neck compression (suicide by hanging)
AI-generated summary
Jandy Renia Shea, 27, died by suicide by hanging on 4 March 2018 after a history of depression, anxiety, and previous suicide attempts following childhood sexual assault at age 16. She had recently reconciled with her estranged husband Chris despite a history of domestic violence, including a 2015 choking assault for which he was convicted. In the months before her death, Jandy experienced escalating intimate partner violence, fear for her safety, and excessive alcohol consumption (blood alcohol 0.240%). The coroner found Chris's conduct toward her—including documented physical violence, emotional abuse, and controlling behaviour in late February 2018—contributed to her decision to end her life, though he did not directly cause her death. Key clinical lessons: recognise depression and suicide risk in domestic violence survivors; screen for self-harm history; assess alcohol misuse as a risk factor; ensure trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors with ongoing mental health sequelae; and maintain vigilance for escalating abuse patterns.
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