Finding into death of Patelesio Kenner
Deceased
Patelesio Kenner
Demographics
31y, male
Date of death
2017-02-02
Finding date
2018-07-10
Cause of death
Complications of self-inflicted stab wounds to the chest
AI-generated summary
Patelesio Kenner, age 31, died from self-inflicted stab wounds on 2 February 2017 following the murder of his partner, Pelelini So'oula. The death is not a clinical matter involving medical errors or healthcare failures. Mr Kenner had a history of violence and family violence toward multiple partners. After Mrs So'oula separated from him and obtained refuge with friends, Mr Kenner waited for her return from work late at night, stabbed her multiple times in the neck and body causing fatal injuries, then returned home and self-inflicted fatal wounds with a filleting knife. No healthcare providers were involved in his care prior to death. This case exemplifies the tragic consequences of intimate partner violence and the heightened suicide risk in perpetrators of family violence, particularly following police contact or threatened reporting.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- History of violence and assault
- Perpetration of intimate partner violence against Mrs So'oula
- Jealousy and possessive controlling behaviour
- Separation from partner and loss of relationship
- Prior convictions for violent offences including assault, weapons offences and family violence
- Threat by victim to report assault to police
- Suicide risk in perpetrators of family violence following justice system contact
Coroner's recommendations
- Further research and intervention opportunities in the area of suicide amongst perpetrators of family violence who have had recent contact with the justice system
- Implementation of recommendations 86 to 93 from the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence regarding perpetrator accountability and interventions addressing gender-related issues and mental health
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