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VIChome2024-11-13

Finding into death of Noeline Michelle Dalzell

49y · Female·stab wound to the neck

Noeline Dalzell, a 49-year-old Aboriginal woman, was fatally stabbed in the neck by her partner James Fairhall on 4 February 2020 after 17 years of escalating family violence. Multiple systems failed to protect her and h…

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NSWhome2024-11-04

Inquest into the death of MR

4y · Female·hypoxic brain injuries

A 4-month-old girl died from hypoxic brain injury following an unexplained, unnatural restriction of oxygen on 13 May 2017. She was found unresponsive at home and despite resuscitation, suffered irreversible brain damage…

paediatricspathologydiagnosticdelay
NSW2024-10-24

Inquest into the death of Fiona Goodberg

36y · Female·multiple blunt force injuries sustained after intentional self-infliction by fal…

Fiona Goodberg, a 36-year-old nurse with prior OCD history, died by falling from Landslide Lookout on 29 October 2020. She had experienced severe postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) following her daughter's bi…

psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationescitalopram
VIChospital2024-09-26

Finding into death of FH C

11y · Male·Sepsis

An 11-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD level 3), ADHD, and obesity died from sepsis on 20 June 2022. He presented to Rosebud Hospital ED on 14 June with fever, vomiting, and low blood pressure, was dischar…

emergency medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticcommunicationrisperidone
SAcommunity2024-08-29

Coroner's Finding: May, Kunmanara

23y · Female·stab wound of the chest

Kunmanara May, aged 23, was killed by her partner SK in a domestic violence homicide in 2015. Multiple agencies—South Australia Police, Families SA, Aboriginal Family Support Service, and Centacare—knew of escalating vio…

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VIChospital2024-08-19

Finding into death of Matilda Ruby Armstrong

1y · Female·viral respiratory tract infection (Parainfluenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus…

Matilda Armstrong, a 12-month-old previously well child, died from viral respiratory tract infection (Parainfluenza and RSV) complicated by Streptococcus pyogenes sepsis following recent COVID-19 infection. She presented…

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VIChome2024-08-19

Finding into death of Siya Yogin Patel

0y · Female·hyperviscosity-related brain injury secondary to hypernatraemic dehydration

Siya Patel, a 23-day-old neonate, died from hyperviscosity-related brain injury secondary to severe dehydration caused by insufficient breastfeeding. Her family were recent emigrants without Medicare eligibility, creatin…

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SAhome2024-06-28

Coroner's Finding: Evans, Caleb

0y · Male·unascertained, in an unsafe sleeping environment, on a background of respiratory…

Baby Caleb, aged 2 months, died on 30 November 2018 in an unsafe sleeping environment while his mother co-slept with him on a fold-out sofa in a squalid home. He had a concurrent respiratory tract infection. The coroner …

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VIC2024-06-19

Finding into death of X Y

17y · Female·Neck compression by hanging (suicide)

XY, a 17-year-old Wemba Wemba Aboriginal girl, died by suicide on 18 July 2021 while in out-of-home care. The inquest found the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) failed in its duty of care as …

paediatricspsychiatrycommunicationsystemvenlafaxine
WAhospital2024-05-23

Inquest into the Death of Baby BE (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

0y · Female·brain death complicating head and neck injury

A five-month-old girl died from catastrophic brain injuries caused by violent shaking on 20 May 2019. Medical evidence established she was shaken by an adult on at least two occasions: once around 6 May 2019 (evidenced b…

paediatricsneonatologydiagnosticcommunicationmethamphetamine
VIChome2024-05-14

Finding into death of PJQ PJQ

18y · Female·Multidrug toxicity (GHB, amphetamines, benzodiazepines)

PJQ was an 18-year-old in state care who died from multidrug toxicity (GHB, amphetamines, benzodiazepines) after being discharged early from a residential rehabilitation program. She had complex trauma history, PTSD, and…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemdelayGHB
NSWhospital2024-05-10

Inquest into the death of Finlay Browne

16y · Male·mid-gut volvulus and bowel obstruction, leading to ischaemic bowel and related c…

Finlay Browne, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, presented to Bathurst Base Hospital on 30 September 2016 with acute abdominal pain and vomiting. Despite clear clinical signs—including a lactate of 7.2 mmol/L (grossly ab…

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NSWcommunity2024-04-18

Inquest into the death of Baby Q

0y · Female·unascertained

A nine-month-old First Nations child (Baby Q) was killed by her psychotic father in November 2018. The family, transient and homeless, were known to child protection and police in NSW and Queensland with complex mental h…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemcommunication
WAhospital2024-04-08

Inquest into the Death of Child SK (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

13y · Female·complications of a head injury sustained when she deliberately stepped in front …

A 13-year-old with emerging emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) died by suicide after deliberately stepping in front of a car on 21 July 2020, two days after a positive appointment with mental health clinici…

psychiatryemergency medicinesystemdelaysertraline
WAhome2024-04-04

Inquest into the Death of Child LT (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

11y · Male·unascertained

An 11-year-old child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and severe congenital heart disease died alone at home while his mother was intoxicated and unwell. He had complex care needs and was non-verbal. The Department of Com…

paediatricscardiologycommunicationsystemcocaine
NSWhome2024-03-26

Inquest into the death of MO

6y · Unknown·methadone toxicity

A 6-year-old boy died from methadone toxicity after ingesting his parents' takeaway methadone mixed in juice at home. Both parents were on the NSW Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). The prescribing physician increased metha…

addiction medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticcommunicationmethadone
VIChome2024-02-05

Finding into death of Ms KSI

22y · Female·Complications of cutaneous burns

A 22-year-old woman from Afghanistan died from complications of severe burns (75%+ body surface area) sustained during self-immolation on 5 February 2018. She was experiencing family violence from her husband and in-laws…

general practiceemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
VIChome2024-01-25

Finding into death of Lachlan John Howe

13y · Male·Hanging

Lachlan John Howe, aged 13, died by hanging at his home on 18 May 2018 after being transported to Royal Children's Hospital. He had experienced significant family violence from his father, including emotional abuse, cont…

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VIChospital2024-01-18

Finding into death of Lily Grace Arbuckle

0y · Female·Head injury

Lily Grace Arbuckle, a 9-week-old infant, died from head injury sustained when her mother placed her on train tracks during what was determined to be infanticide. The mother had severe untreated postnatal depression and …

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QLDcommunity2023-12-21

GREER, Tina

32y · Female·Unknown

Tina Louise Greer, 32, disappeared on 18 January 2012 and is presumed deceased, killed by her partner Leslie Sharman who was involved in her coercive and controlling relationship, including domestic violence. The coroner…

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