Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Joel SHEILES
Deceased
Joel Anthony Sheiles
Demographics
39y, male
Date of death
2014-02
Finding date
2017-03-08
Cause of death
unknown - presumed death, no cause or manner determined
AI-generated summary
Joel Sheiles, aged 39, disappeared after 25 February 2014 and is presumed dead. He had a long-standing heroin addiction and was involved in criminal activity. He discharged himself from detoxification on 23 February 2014 against medical advice. His last known contact was a phone call on 25 February 2014. The coroner found on balance of probabilities that he is dead but could not determine where, how, or when he died. While evidence suggests possible involvement with outlaw motorcycle gangs and potential foul play, no cause or manner of death could be established. The case was referred to the Unsolved Homicide Unit for further investigation.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- discharge from detoxification against medical advice
- long-standing heroin addiction
- involvement in criminal activity
- possible involvement with outlaw motorcycle gangs
- evidence suggesting foul play
Coroner's recommendations
- The death of Joel Sheiles be referred to the Unsolved Homicide Unit of the NSW Homicide Squad for further investigation in accordance with the protocols and procedures of the Unit
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