Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Michael Kenneth CHANDLER
Deceased
Michael Kenneth Chandler
Demographics
32y, male
Date of death
1973-03-08
Finding date
2013-04-24
Cause of death
Unknown - open finding. Coroner established deceased died after 8 March 1973 in or about New South Wales but no evidence available to determine cause or manner of death.
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Michael Kenneth Chandler disappeared on 8 March 1973 from Griffith, NSW, and has never been located or made contact with family. The coroner found, on the balance of probabilities, that he is deceased, based on 40 years of no contact with close family despite publicity of his disappearance, no use of government services, banking, or identity changes, and lack of police involvement. However, the coroner could not determine the cause or manner of death due to insufficient evidence. This is a long-standing missing person case where an open finding was made, allowing for reopening if future evidence emerges regarding the circumstances of his death.
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