Deceased
Barbara Maree Dobson
Demographics
45y, female
Date of death
2020-02-24
Finding date
2023-08-11
Cause of death
mixed drug toxicity including heroin and methylamphetamine
AI-generated summary
Barbara Dobson, a 45-year-old woman with a long history of substance abuse, violent relationships, and mental health issues, died of mixed drug toxicity including heroin and methylamphetamine on 24 February 2020. Police attended her location after she breached a trespass notice and interim family violence order by visiting her violent partner's home. Officers found her highly intoxicated and unable to stand or make rational decisions. Despite observing her severe intoxication and expressing concerns for her welfare, police did not call an ambulance, instead leaving her in the care of another heavily intoxicated person. Police returned approximately 3.5 hours later to find her deceased. The coroner found that an ambulance should have been called; this would more likely than not have prevented her death by removing her from the premises and ensuring medical assessment and appropriate care.
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