Deceased
Jodus Tenetahi Murphy
Demographics
18y, male
Date of death
2023-05-15
Finding date
2025-04-14
Cause of death
Unascertained; likely hypothermia possibly in combination with drowning
AI-generated summary
Jodus Murphy, 18, disappeared from his mother's home on 12 May 2023 and was found deceased near the Goulburn River on 14 June 2023. He had experienced significant life disruption following his grandparents' relocation to New Zealand and had disengaged from mental health support. On 14-15 May, he consumed methylamphetamine, bromazolam, and cannabis at an acquaintance's home in Seymour. He was last reliably sighted on 15 May 2023 appearing confused. The cause of death was unascertained, but likely hypothermia possibly combined with drowning. He was ill-equipped for outdoor survival, lacking appropriate clothing and shelter. The coroner found no evidence of suicide or foreseeability of harm. Toxicological evidence and witness accounts supported consumption of illicit drugs shortly before death. The family's concerns about investigative delays were addressed, though the coroner found the tragic outcome would not have been averted with earlier information retrieval.
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