Inquest into the death of Elizabeth Britton
Deceased
Elizabeth Britton
Demographics
44y, female
Date of death
2020-10-24
Finding date
2024-11-07
Cause of death
non-accidental blunt force head injury
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Elizabeth Britton, aged 44, died at Gold Coast University Hospital on 24 October 2020 from non-accidental blunt force head injury sustained in an assault. She was found unconscious in her Pottsville home on 10 October 2020 and immediately transferred to hospital, where she remained intubated in intensive care but never regained consciousness. Autopsy revealed at least two major blunt force injuries to the temporal and parietal regions with linear skull fractures and subdural haemorrhage, consistent with moderate to severe trauma. A consultant neurosurgeon opined the injuries occurred within 1–3 hours of discovery and were most likely from an assault. Although the death occurred in suspicious circumstances following a violent relationship that had recently ended, the available evidence does not identify the perpetrator. The coroner recommended referral to NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit for further investigation.
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Contributing factors
- ischaemic heart disease
- coronary atherosclerosis
Coroner's recommendations
- The death of Elizabeth Britton be referred to the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit for further investigation in accordance with the protocols and procedures of that Unit
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