Inquest into the death of ZY
Demographics
female
Date of death
2023-10-08
Finding date
2025-08-12
Cause of death
Neck compression
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Ms ZY died on 8 October 2023 in Riverwood, New South Wales. The cause of death was neck compression, and the manner of death was homicide by a person known to the deceased. Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes conducted an inquest and made formal findings on 12 August 2025, determining that the death resulted from homicide. A non-publication order has been issued pursuant to the Coroners Act (2009) NSW to protect the identity of the deceased person and her family members from public disclosure. The document provided appears to be the opening page of the formal inquest findings; the complete report containing detailed evidence, investigation findings, witness testimony, and any coronal recommendations is not available in this excerpt. The case does not involve clinical or medical dimensions based on the available information.
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Contributing factors
- Homicide by a known person
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