Finding into death of Mathew Edward Moroney
Deceased
Mathew Edward Moroney
Demographics
46y, male
Date of death
2019-12-25
Finding date
2022-07-06
Cause of death
Shotgun wound to the neck
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Mathew Edward Moroney, aged 46, was fatally shot in the neck with a shotgun by Jake Wills on 25 December 2019 at a residential address in Sale, Victoria. The shooting occurred in the context of family violence, following Wills's accusations of infidelity and theft directed at Ms Pavich, Wills's intimate partner of one week. Wills subsequently died by suicide. Mr Moroney had a lifelong history of substance abuse affecting his mental health and resulted in criminal offending. The coroner's investigation, including a systemic review of family violence deaths, found no missed opportunities for intervention or prevention. The death was ruled a homicide by shotgun wound to the neck. No clinical or preventable medical factors were identified.
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Contributing factors
- Family violence context
- Intimate partner violence escalation
- Jealousy and accusations of infidelity
- Alleged theft accusations
- Access to firearm
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