Finding into death of Trevor John Tascas
Deceased
Trevor John Tascas
Demographics
27y, male
Date of death
2005-10-07/2005-10-10
Finding date
2020-02-11
Cause of death
unascertained causes
AI-generated summary
Trevor Tascas, 27, disappeared between 7-10 October 2005 from a property in Whittington, Victoria where he lived with Lawrence Butler and Jodi Harris. No body was located. Evidence suggested Tascas died during this period, likely due to head trauma from an altercation with Butler over unpaid rent. Harris witnessed a blood-stained hessian bag in a bathtub and bloodied bedding; Butler subsequently burned the bag's contents in a barrel in the backyard. Harris and Butler then disposed of remaining items, sold Tascas's vehicle, and withdrew $10,000 from his bank account. Butler was charged with murder but acquitted at retrial on manslaughter charges. The cause of death remains unascertained as the body was never recovered.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Suspected head trauma from altercation with Lawrence Butler
- Alleged dispute over unpaid rent
- No body recovered for medical examination
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