Deceased
Alison Henderson Mason
Demographics
66y, male
Date of death
1968-10-08
Finding date
2019-11-15
Cause of death
Unknown - death presumed to have occurred but cause undetermined
AI-generated summary
This finding concerns the disappearance and presumed death of Alison Henderson Mason, an 66-year-old man with cardiac, cognitive, and mental health issues who disappeared from his home in Devonport, Tasmania on 8 October 1968. He left his home at night wearing pyjamas and slippers after asking his wife to set an alarm. Despite extensive searches, he was never located. Formal investigation was undertaken in 2019 under the current Coroners Act, which permits investigation of suspected deaths. Extensive enquiries in 2011 found no evidence of him living beyond his disappearance. While the coroner was satisfied Mason died on or about that date, the precise cause and circumstances could not be determined. There is no evidence suggesting foul play or suspicious circumstances.
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