Finding into death of Marcus Lloyd Adams

44y · Male·Stab wound to the chest

Marcus Lloyd Adams, a 44-year-old man, died from a stab wound to the chest inflicted by his de facto partner during a physical altercation at a caravan park on 20 September 2019. There was no prior history of family violence between the couple. The coroner noted that neighbours heard the incident but did not contact police, and there was a 30-minute to one-hour delay before emergency services were called. Medical evidence suggested that more prompt emergency response may have affected the outcome. The coroner highlighted the reluctance of witnesses experiencing homelessness and substance use issues to report crimes to police, and recommended research into police legitimacy and community engagement with these vulnerable populations to encourage crime reporting.