Deceased
Benjamin Jacob VAN TRIGT
Demographics
38y, male
Coroner
Acting State Coroner Linton
Date of death
2022-11-17
Finding date
2025-01-23
Cause of death
electrical injury
AI-generated summary
Benjamin Van Trigt, a 38-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, died by electrocution at home on 17 November 2022 while on a Community Treatment Order (CTO). He had experienced multiple psychiatric relapses requiring hospitalization, with the most recent admission ending 4 October 2022. Despite regular community mental health follow-up including depot antipsychotic medication, weekly appointments, and crisis pathway education, Benjamin died by self-inflicted electrical injury. He reported suicidal ideation without specific intent on 26 October 2022 but did not access crisis services before his death. The coroner found his psychiatric treatment, supervision and care reasonable and appropriate, with no preventable failures identified. Benjamin's social isolation, concerns about losing his driver's license and employment, and possible rumination on pending court proceedings may have contributed to his deterioration, but suicide risk prediction remains notoriously difficult even with regular monitoring.
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