Deceased
Tyrell Cobb
Demographics
4y, male
Coroner
Bentley
Date of death
2009-05-24
Finding date
2021-01-22
Cause of death
Intra-abdominal injuries from blunt force trauma (ruptured duodenum and lacerated mesentery causing peritonitis and haemorrhage)
AI-generated summary
Tyrell Cobb, a 4-year-old boy, died from intra-abdominal injuries caused by blunt force trauma inflicted on two separate occasions between 22-24 May 2009. Postmortem revealed a ruptured duodenum and lacerated mesentery causing peritonitis and haemorrhage. Seventy bruises indicated non-accidental injury inflicted over several days. The fatal injuries were delivered by either Matthew Scown or Heidi Strbak (his mother's boyfriend and mother). Critically, both caregivers failed to seek medical attention despite Tyrell becoming severely ill on 23 May with vomiting and abdominal pain. Had medical care been sought promptly following the first injury, resuscitation during the final event, or recognition of the severity of his condition, this death may have been preventable. This case highlights the importance of recognising patterns of injury, responding appropriately to children presenting with concerning symptoms, and mandatory reporting obligations.
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