Deceased
Jason Jeffrey Hester
Demographics
34y, male
Date of death
2008-09-22
Finding date
2012-03-23
Cause of death
Mixed drug toxicity (heroin, codeine and doxepin)
AI-generated summary
Jason Hester, a 34-year-old prisoner at a transitional correctional facility, died from mixed drug toxicity (heroin, codeine and doxepin) following an apparent overdose. He had been granted approved leave and had been complying with leave conditions. Despite 17 negative urinalysis and 82 negative breath tests during his custody, he obtained and used illicit drugs. The coroner found no evidence of intentional overdose or third-party involvement. Key systemic issues identified included inadequate communication between medical and correctional staff regarding his disclosed relapse concerns three months prior, and deficiencies in recording prisoner movements. The body was located in a dimly lit, concealed gymnasium area. Staff were not criticised for the initial failed search given the location's difficulty of visibility.
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