Finding into unidentified remains of an executed prisoner exhumed from Pentridge Prison site (case 092308)
Demographics
unknown
Finding date
2010-09-02
Cause of death
Judicial execution
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This finding concerns unidentified human remains of a judicially executed prisoner exhumed in 2007 from the Old Melbourne Gaol and Pentridge Prison site. The remains had been historically relocated from the Old Melbourne Gaol to Pentridge Prison in 1937. Extensive archaeological and forensic anthropological investigation by Heritage Victoria, Terra Culture, and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine determined the remains were those of an unidentified judicial execution victim who died more than 50 years before exhumation. As the remains exceeded the 50-year threshold under the Coroners Act 2008, the State Coroner exercised discretion not to hold an inquest. The remains were released to Heritage Victoria for appropriate handling and reinterment.
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Coroner's recommendations
- Release remains to Heritage Victoria Executive Director for appropriate reinterment
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