Deceased
Belinda Jayne Aldred
Demographics
19y, female
Date of death
2004-10-17
Finding date
2007-07-13
Cause of death
Death by hanging
AI-generated summary
Belinda Jayne Aldred, 19 years old, was found deceased on 21 October 2004 in her flat in Mareeba, Queensland. The coroner determined death was caused by hanging. Evidence indicated she was last seen on 17 October 2004 appearing distressed after a weekend of heavy alcohol and suspected drug use. The coroner found no evidence of foul play, with police and medical investigations concluding the death was not suspicious. While the circumstances suggested possible suicide, the coroner declined to make a formal suicide finding due to absence of direct evidence such as a suicide note. The case highlights the forensic challenges posed by advanced decomposition in determining exact circumstances of death, and the importance of considering mental health and substance use in at-risk individuals.
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