Coroner's Finding: BL de-identified
Deceased
BL
Demographics
47y, male
Date of death
2020-12-02
Finding date
2022-02-22
Cause of death
Extensive burns sustained in a deliberately set fire
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A 47-year-old male died from extensive burns sustained in a deliberately set house fire on 29 November 2020. He had experienced a relationship breakdown and severe depression with suicidal ideation. He presented to hospital twice in the preceding weeks with suicidal thoughts, was prescribed medication, and received follow-up care including a Mental Health Plan and psychologist referral. Despite professional support and encouragement from family and friends, his mood remained unstable. He posted a Facebook message indicating intent to end his life, then set his house on fire using accelerant and gas bottles. The coroner found his death could not have been reasonably prevented, noting he received substantial support from multiple sources during a period of acute mental health crisis.
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Contributing factors
- relationship breakdown with partner
- severe depression and anxiety
- suicidal ideation
- social stressors
- fluctuating mood despite treatment
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