Benson, Leim Matthew
Deceased
Leim Matthew Benson
Demographics
33y, male
Date of death
2007-04-04
Finding date
2008-08-25
Cause of death
cerebral hypoxia due to compression of the neck (suspension)
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Leim Matthew Benson, 33, died from cerebral hypoxia due to neck compression by suspension on 4 April 2007. He died 3 days after being found hanging from a residential balcony on 1 April 2007 following an argument with his partner. He had consumed significant alcohol and likely ecstasy that evening. The coroner found this was most likely an impulsive act, possibly of attention-seeking that went wrong, rather than a planned suicide. While he was prescribed venlafaxine and had relationship stressors, he exhibited protective factors including employment, family support and future plans. The coroner identified no preventable factors or systemic failures and made no recommendations, noting that suicide prevention requires broader research initiatives.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- alcohol intoxication
- use of ecstasy (MDMA)
- relationship difficulties and argument with partner
- possible impulsivity and loss of inhibitions
- venlafaxine prescription (possible depression or anxiety)
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