Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of AK
Deceased
AK
Demographics
male
Date of death
2015-03-07
Finding date
2016-07-05
Cause of death
Self-inflicted death, likely by gunshot wound (body not recovered)
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This inquest examined the disappearance and suspected death of AK, a man missing since 7 March 2015 from a property at B, NSW. Although his body was never recovered, the coroner established on the balance of probabilities that AK died from a self-inflicted injury, most likely a gunshot wound. Evidence revealed that AK was a careful and well-organised individual who had documented a clear intention to take his own life and possessed the time, planning capability, and skill to execute that intention. The exact manner and specific cause of death remain unknown due to the absence of his body and the non-publication order on detailed findings. This case illustrates the unique investigative and forensic challenges faced by coroners when examining deaths suspected to be suicide where no body is recovered.
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Contributing factors
- documented intention to kill himself
- time and planning capability available
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