Deceased
David Basil Marshall
Demographics
66y, male
Date of death
2020-09 to 2020-12
Finding date
2021-05-26
Cause of death
Undetermined natural causes; possibly pulmonary embolism or coronary artery thrombosis secondary to Factor V Leiden, or physiological complications of alcoholism
AI-generated summary
David Basil Marshall, aged 66, was found deceased in his home in Penguin, Tasmania, between 20 September and 16 December 2020, following advanced decomposition. He had Factor V Leiden (abnormal blood clotting) treated with anticoagulants and alcohol-related liver disease. Autopsy could not determine cause of death due to decomposition, but the forensic pathologist considered death consistent with natural causes, possibly pulmonary embolism or coronary artery thrombosis related to his clotting disorder, or complications of alcoholism. The coroner found no suspicious circumstances or evidence of unnatural causes. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified. The death highlights the vulnerability of socially isolated individuals living alone with chronic medical conditions.
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