Coroner's Finding: Midson, Gilbert Arthur
Deceased
Gilbert Arthur Midson
Demographics
23y, male
Date of death
1964-11-04
Finding date
2021
Cause of death
unable to determine
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Gilbert Arthur Midson disappeared on 4 November 1964 from Hobart, Tasmania, at age 23. Despite never being found, the coroner concluded on the balance of probabilities that he is deceased based on 60 years without contact, comprehensive searches of government records, financial institutions, and law enforcement databases across Australia. A property excavation following a tip about possible foul play yielded no remains. The coroner was unable to determine the cause of death, which could have resulted from suicide, homicide, natural causes, or misadventure. This case highlights the challenges in determining cause of death without a body, and the importance of contemporary thorough investigation and preservation of investigative records.
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