Finding into death of Jasmine Sara Thomas
Deceased
Jasmine Sara Thomas
Demographics
37y, female
Date of death
2022-03-24
Finding date
2024-04-23
Cause of death
Effects of fire
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Jasmine Sara Thomas, 37, died in a car fire on 24 March 2022 along with her two young children. She purchased petrol at a service station, drove to McDonald's, then set fire to the vehicle. Toxicology was negative for drugs and alcohol. The coroner concluded Jasmine experienced an acute psychotic episode leading to filicide-suicide. Medical review found appropriate assessment and treatment of her mild depression by her GP and psychologist; neither identified risk of harm. One family violence incident occurred in September 2021 (property damage during dispute) which resulted in an Intervention Order, later varied when the family reconciled. The coroner found no missed prevention opportunities in medical or family violence management.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Acute psychotic episode
- Mental health condition (depression)
- Stressors including family conflict, work pressure, caring responsibilities
- Lack of family support
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