Deceased
Dalibor Pantic
Demographics
38y, male
Date of death
2019-04-10
Finding date
2025-12-17
Cause of death
undetermined cause - homicide by unlawful and dangerous act
AI-generated summary
Dalibor Pantic, a 38-year-old man with a history of methamphetamine use, disappeared on 10 April 2019 after arranging to meet Sam Blake to settle a drug debt. Blake had previously stated his intention to take Pantic's car to settle the debt. Police investigation led to Blake's arrest in September 2019. In July 2023, Blake pleaded guilty to Pantic's murder, later stating he struck Pantic with wood during a physical altercation, then disposed of the body in the Avon River. Despite extensive searches, Pantic's body was never recovered. The cause of death remains undetermined due to lack of physical evidence. This case highlights the dangers of substance use relationships and debt disputes in vulnerable populations.
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