Inquest into the death of Lynette Bradbury
Deceased
Lynette Bradbury
Demographics
52y, female
Date of death
2011-10-31
Finding date
2020-02-26
Cause of death
Head injury from blunt force trauma
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Lynette Bradbury, a 52-year-old receptionist at Westmead Hospital, died on 31 October 2011 from a fatal head injury caused by blunt force trauma. She was found face down in her bedroom, bound with duct tape, with a towel over her head. Forensic evidence indicated a blue dumbbell hand weight found at the scene was the weapon used. The coroner concluded she was killed between late afternoon and early evening (likely by 6:30pm), based on rigor mortis findings, unopened Halloween decorations, unread text messages, and lack of response to trick-or-treaters. Extensive investigation found no credible evidence of intruders; no unknown fingerprints or identifiable DNA from outside the extended family was discovered. Evidence suggested staging of a robbery. The inquest was suspended when a known person was charged and committed for trial, but criminal prosecution was terminated in October 2014 before trial. The inquest resumed in 2019, and the coroner formed the opinion that evidence was capable of satisfying a jury beyond reasonable doubt that a known person committed the murder, but the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to prosecute.
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Contributing factors
- Blunt force assault with hand weight
- Victim found bound with duct tape
- Evidence of staging of robbery scene
- Defensive injuries to forearms and hands indicating resistance
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