Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Paul Sekeres
Deceased
Paul Sekeres
Demographics
male
Date of death
2012-01-30
Finding date
2019-01-11
Cause of death
Unknown - the available evidence does not allow for any finding to be made as to the cause of Paul's death
AI-generated summary
Paul Sekeres, a NSW resident involved in illicit drug manufacturing, disappeared on 30 January 2012 after disclosing his criminal activities to his wife. After nearly seven years of extensive police investigation—including forensic examinations, DNA testing, financial analysis, and 'signs of life' checks—no definitive evidence emerged regarding his whereabouts, cause of death, or manner of death. The coroner found on the balance of probabilities that he is deceased, but could not establish where, when (only 'on or after' 30 January 2012), or how he died. The circumstantial evidence—his involvement with criminal associates, particularly Andrew Daly, his gambling debts, and suspicious activities by associates—strongly suggests homicide. The coroner recommended referral to the Unsolved Homicide Unit for further investigation.
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Contributing factors
- Involvement in criminal activity and drug manufacturing
- Criminal associates, particularly Andrew Daly
- Gambling debts of approximately $10,000
- Circumstances suggesting suspicious death and homicide
Coroner's recommendations
- Refer the death of Paul Sekeres to the Unsolved Homicide Unit of the NSW Police Homicide Squad for further investigation in accordance with Unit protocols and procedures
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