Coroner's Finding: Hay, Geoffrey Robert
Deceased
Geoffrey Robert Hay
Demographics
66y, male
Date of death
2013-08-28
Finding date
2022-01-05
Cause of death
Unable to determine
AI-generated summary
Geoffrey Robert Hay, aged 66, disappeared on or shortly after 28 August 2013 from his property in Devonport, Tasmania. His home was destroyed in a deliberately lit fire in the early hours of 28 August 2013. His vehicle was later found burnt out in bushland in June 2016. No human remains were ever recovered. The coroner was satisfied Mr Hay is deceased but unable to determine the circumstances or cause of death. Mr Hay had discussed suicide prior to his disappearance and was experiencing hip pain and mobility issues but had not sought medical attention. The coroner made no adverse findings regarding healthcare providers and made no recommendations, as this case did not involve clinical care.
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Contributing factors
- Deliberate house fire
- Social isolation and reclusive lifestyle
- Reported suicidal ideation
- Untreated hip pain and mobility issues
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