Coroner's Finding: SHEPPARD Daniel Nicholas
Deceased
Daniel Nicholas Sheppard
Demographics
19y, male
Date of death
1995-01-01
Finding date
2005-11-08
Cause of death
Unknown - presumed dead following disappearance
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This coronial finding concerns the disappearance of Daniel Nicholas Sheppard, a 19-year-old who vanished from Port Adelaide Railway Station on New Year's Day 1995 after a night of socialising in Adelaide. The coroner found no evidence of foul play and relied on the common law presumption of death after seven years of no contact. The case documents extensive police investigation including searches, media appeals, and exploration of various theories. While not a medical case, the finding notes Mr Sheppard was allegedly intoxicated and affected by drugs (LSD) on the night of disappearance, and had a history of cannabis use and occasional LSD consumption. No clinical lessons or preventable medical errors are identifiable.
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