Coroner's Finding: BELL Nicholas Edward
Deceased
Nicholas Edward Bell
Demographics
29y, male
Date of death
2015-04-29
Finding date
2019-04-30
Cause of death
neck compression due to hanging
AI-generated summary
Nicholas Edward Bell, aged 29, died by hanging in Mobilong Prison on 29 April 2015. He had a documented history of mental illness, previous suicide attempts, substance abuse (methamphetamine, heroin, alcohol), and was assessed as high-risk upon remand. However, by the time of transfer to Mobilong Prison on 17 March 2015, nursing notes indicated no thoughts of self-harm. His last medical review on 30 March 2015 by Dr N. revealed no concerning features. Staff contact remained regular with no concerns raised. The coroner found nothing could have prevented his death based on available evidence, with no recommendations made.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- mental illness history
- previous suicide attempts
- substance abuse
- social deprivation and adverse childhood experiences
- incarceration
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