Inquest into the death of Helen Dawson also known as Marcia Helen Key
Deceased
Helen Dawson also known as Marcia Helen Key
Demographics
75y, female
Date of death
2014-11-19
Finding date
2016-08-12
Cause of death
Gunshot wound to the head
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This case involves the homicide of a 75-year-old woman, Helen Dawson, who was shot through her front door at her residence. This is not a medical or clinical case; rather, it is a criminal homicide investigated by police and prosecuted in court. The coroner's role was to formally establish identity, time, place, cause and manner of death. No medical errors, clinical decisions, healthcare system failures, or preventable clinical factors are present. The finding is presented for completeness in the coronial database but does not contain clinician education value regarding medical management or healthcare quality.
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