Coroner's Finding: Westbrook, Eden Jayde
Deceased
Eden Jayde Westbrook
Demographics
15y, female
Date of death
2015-02-17
Finding date
2016-09-30
Cause of death
Asphyxia due to hanging
AI-generated summary
Eden Jayde Westbrook, a 15-year-old year 10 student, died by hanging at Fisherman's Memorial Park, St Helens, Tasmania on 17 February 2015. The coroner found she died from voluntary asphyxia with intention to end her life. Eden had suffered from depressive illness, with a history of self-harm and previous suicide attempts. Her family was extremely concerned and attempted to arrange medical appointments, which Eden refused to attend. About six months before death, she wrote a note expressing intent to end her life. One month prior, she told a friend she had decided to end her life in March if feeling no better. In the three days before death, she expressed resignation and forgiveness of others. The coroner investigated school bullying allegations but found no evidence of targeted bullying. Eden suffered mental anguish and, despite parental efforts, saw no other solution. The coroner found no suspicious circumstances and made no recommendations.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Depressive illness
- History of self-harm
- Previous suicide attempts
- Mental anguish
- School-related distress
- Refusal to engage with treatment
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