Deceased
Jose DA SILVA
Demographics
34y, male
Date of death
2017-04-30
Finding date
2020-02-03
Cause of death
unascertained; most likely immersion after swimming at City Beach
AI-generated summary
Jose da Silva, a 34-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia and problematic alcohol use, disappeared on 30 April 2017 from Perth, Western Australia. The coroner found he died on or about that date, most likely from immersion after swimming at City Beach. In the days before his disappearance, Mr da Silva exhibited concerning behaviour: he was arrested for driving under the influence (blood alcohol 0.186%), was observed intoxicated and distressed at multiple venues, and left his apartment in an untidy state—uncharacteristic for him. While he had no documented suicidal ideation, his mental health appeared to be deteriorating. The coroner could not definitively determine whether his death was accidental or intentional. Key clinical lessons include the importance of monitoring individuals with psychotic disorders who disengage from mental health services, recognising behavioural changes as potential warning signs, and assessing suicide risk in patients with comorbid psychiatric illness and substance misuse.
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Specialties
Drugs involved
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