Coroner's Finding: Norris Freda Kate
Deceased
Freda Kate Norris
Demographics
53y, female
Date of death
1978-06-13
Finding date
2015-03-18
Cause of death
Unable to determine
AI-generated summary
Freda Kate Norris disappeared on 13 June 1978 at age 53 while travelling from her home in Huonville to Hobart. She left a note indicating she would visit her daughter and return by afternoon bus. She did not appear on the expected bus. Extensive police investigations including searches of the Huon River, surrounding land, interviews with family and contacts with hospitals and community services found no trace. The cause, location and circumstances of death could not be determined. This case highlights the challenges in investigating disappearances where no remains or evidence is recovered, despite thorough police effort. Family communication about travel plans and establishment of safe return protocols may have been relevant.
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Contributing factors
- Disappearance in unknown circumstances
- No remains or evidence recovered despite extensive search
- History of depression, though no indication of significant symptoms at time of disappearance
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