Finding into death of David Travaglia
Deceased
David Travaglia
Demographics
27y, male
Date of death
2009-08-16
Finding date
2012-02-14
Cause of death
Carbon monoxide poisoning
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David Travaglia, age 27, died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by his father's deliberate actions. David had cerebral palsy and was profoundly deaf since birth, requiring 24-hour residential care. His father had fought extensively to improve the quality of care provided by the residential facility, perceiving diminished standards and believing his sons were not receiving adequate care and support. Although the care provider had been changed in February 2009, with improvements noted, the father took his life and those of both sons by connecting a car exhaust hose into a vehicle. The coroner found it puzzling that this occurred when the sons were finally receiving quality care. The father appeared to suffer from depression and suicidal ideation, possibly stemming from unresolved guilt about his sons' welfare and fear of being unable to protect them if he were not alive.
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Contributing factors
- Father's distress over perceived inadequate care at residential facility
- Father's guilt and remorse about not acting earlier to change carers
- Father's unfounded belief that his sons were suffering
- Father's concerns about inability to protect sons if he were not alive
- Mental health issues and suicidal ideation in father
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