Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Hazel Vidler
Deceased
Hazel Clare Vidler
Demographics
56y, female
Date of death
1979
Finding date
2026-02-09
Cause of death
Unknown - not determined
AI-generated summary
This inquest concerns Hazel Clare Vidler, who disappeared in 1979 and is now presumed deceased. This is not a medical case requiring clinical lessons; rather, it is a coronial investigation into a missing person. The coroner found on the balance of probabilities that Hazel died in or after 1979, but could not determine where, how, or why she died. The investigation was hampered by the 40+ year delay before formal reporting, loss of historical records, and death of the key person of interest (her husband Edward) before full investigation. The available evidence includes contradictory statements from Edward about Hazel's last movements, concerning statements he made about body disposal via wild pigs, and his subsequent marriages to women who reported concerning behaviours including alleged sexual violence and stalking. No clinical interventions, medical errors, or healthcare system failures are relevant to this case.
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Coroner's recommendations
- That the investigation into the death of Hazel Vidler be referred to the Manning Great Lakes Police District for monitoring and also to the Missing Persons Registry, State Crime Command, to monitor as per their protocols.
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