Deceased
Francesco Levato
Demographics
49y, male
Date of death
2006-05-02
Finding date
2009-08-27
Cause of death
blunt force head and chest trauma from explosion and falling masonry
AI-generated summary
Francesco Levato, 49-year-old café proprietor, died from blunt force head and chest trauma when an explosion destroyed his café premises in Adelaide in May 2006. The coroner concluded Levato deliberately set the fire using a lighter to destroy the café, which was financially troubled with mounting debts and failed sale attempts. The explosion was caused by petrol vapour ignition near the rear door where Levato was standing. Key findings: petrol containers found in premises, no other person involved, lighter found in deceased's hand, vehicle parked unusually with keys left in ignition, boot smelled of petrol. The coroner applied civil standard of proof and Briginshaw principles given serious nature of allegation.
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