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VIChome2026-02-27

Finding into death of Maryam Hamka

36y · Female·Unascertained

Maryam Hamka, 36, was killed by her intimate partner Toby Loughnane on 11 April 2021. The coroner found cause of death unascertained due to skeletal remains. Critical systemic failures included: Victoria Police's risk as…

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NSWhospital2026-02-26

Inquest into the death of Jeremy Webb

16y · Male·Anaphylaxis due to mammalian meat allergy after tick bite, causing an acute exac…

Jeremy Webb, 16, died from anaphylaxis due to mammalian meat allergy (tick-induced) which triggered status asthmaticus. He had experienced red meat reactions since age 10 and a severe respiratory event in April 2021 that…

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SAhospital2026-02-26

Coroner's Finding: Taylor, Warren Richard

79y · Male·Urinary tract infection with E coli bacteraemia on a background of ischaemic hyp…

A 79-year-old man with multiple comorbidities attended Whyalla Hospital ED following a fall. Paramedics documented concerning vital signs (tachypnoea, tachycardia, low oxygen saturation, fever) and a history suggestive o…

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SA2026-02-26

Coroner's Finding: Eckert, Paul Theodore & Eckert, Thomas Sebastian & Bottrill, Alan Leslie & Neave, David Arthur & Ingram, Rodney Jon & Martin, Peter Joseph & Walker, Roger Malcolm & Kent, Victor Reginald

Male·Drowning (with various contributing cardiac and traumatic factors)

Eight people died in four separate boating incidents in South Australian waters between March 2024 and January 2025, all from drowning or drowning-related causes. The coroner found that lifejackets would likely have prev…

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NSWcommunity2026-02-24

Inquest into the deaths of Jebriel Dandan and Seiffedine Malas

24y · Male·Multiple Traumatic Injuries sustained as a result of motor vehicle crash during …

Two young men aged 24 and 25 died in a motor vehicle crash during a police pursuit on the M4 Motorway. Police conducted a high-speed speed check (up to 232 kph in an 80 kph zone) for approximately 73 seconds without acti…

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QLDcommunity2026-02-24

Non-inquest findings into the death of Pedro Miguel Ventura Enes

54y · Male·Blunt force head injury due to hit by rock while driving

A 54-year-old Portuguese tourist driving a rental car on the Bruce Highway was struck by a rock that penetrated the windscreen while overtaking a heavy vehicle. The rock, approximately 190mm x 160mm, had become lodged be…

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TAShospital2026-02-24

Coroner's Finding: Bradley, Steven Basil

65y · Male·Acute on chronic subdural haematoma caused by accidental falls

Steven Basil Bradley, 65, died from acute on chronic subdural haematoma following an unwitnessed fall in hospital. He had metastatic prostate cancer, ischaemic heart disease, and diabetes. On admission for chest sepsis, …

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WAhome2026-02-23

Inquest into the Death of Child MML

11y · Male·Bronchopneumonia and small bowel necrosis with perforation, in a boy with multic…

Child MML was an Aboriginal boy born in April 2010 who suffered catastrophic abusive head trauma at eight months old in December 2010, causing severe lifelong neurological impairment including cerebral palsy, uncontrolle…

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VIC2026-02-23

Finding into death of Ian James Bryant

63y · Male·Injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (driver)

Ian James Bryant, a 63-year-old site manager, died in a motor vehicle collision on Murray Valley Highway while attempting to overtake a truck in heavy fog with very poor visibility (50-100 metres). He was accelerating fr…

forensic medicine
TAScommunity2026-02-23

Coroner's Finding: de-identified VY

33y · Female·hanging

A 33-year-old woman with significant history of mental health issues, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and prior suicide attempts died by hanging while highly intoxicated (BAC 0.183g/100mL). She used a length of te…

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VIChospital2026-02-20

Finding into death of Brian Robert Dean

44y · Male·Sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) septicaemia complic…

Brian Dean, a 44-year-old with obesity, presented to hospital on 1 July 2023 with influenza A and signs of shock (tachycardia, hypotension, elevated lactate). He was treated with fluids and discharged the next morning ap…

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VIChospitalPodcast2026-02-20

Finding into death of James Harilaos Tsindos

17y · Male·Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Complicating Anaphylaxis

James Tsindos, a 17-year-old with known nut allergy and mild asthma, experienced anaphylaxis after inadvertently ingesting cashews in a vegan restaurant meal on 27 May 2021. Ambulance paramedics administered two doses of…

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WAcommunity2026-02-19

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Barry John PODMORE

73y · Male·Unascertained

Barry John Podmore, aged 73, disappeared on 6 December 2024 while prospecting in remote bushland between Karroun Hill Nature Reserve and Mount Jackson, Western Australia. Despite extensive searches by police, family, and…

WAcommunity2026-02-18

Inquest into the Death of Bailey Bryan BURNS

23y · Male·Multiple injuries from motor vehicle crash

Bailey Bryan Burns, aged 23, died on 7 September 2024 when the vehicle he was driving struck a tree on Canning Highway near Attadale, Western Australia. He was travelling at approximately 150 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on we…

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QLDhospital2026-02-18

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr C

62y · Male·Intraoperative haemorrhage due to metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (su…

A 62-year-old man died from intraoperative haemorrhage during surgery for a renal tumour initially diagnosed as benign anastomosing haemangioma on biopsy but found at autopsy to be metastatic clear cell renal cell carcin…

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VIChome2026-02-17

Finding into death of Laurence Mark O'brien

22y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity (tapentadol, clonazepam, citalopram, amphetamine, olanzapine…

Laurence O'Brien, a 22-year-old with acquired brain injury from a childhood motor vehicle accident, died from mixed drug toxicity involving eight substances including prescribed opioids, benzodiazepines, and unprescribed…

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VIC2026-02-17

Finding into death of Darren Jeffrey Lamb

44y · Male·Chest injuries sustained in a workplace incident (forklift driver)

Darren Lamb, a 44-year-old forklift operator, died from crushing chest injuries when a 20-foot shipping container fell on his forklift cabin due to failure of mast mounting bolts. The coroner found the death was preventa…

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QLDaged care2026-02-17

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr G

84y · Male·Complications of fracture left humerus neck due to fall due to hyperactive delir…

An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related behaviours developed a urinary tract infection causing acute delirium, atrial fibrillation, and multiple falls. After presenting to the emergency departmen…

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TAShome2026-02-17

Coroner's Finding: Gregory and Diane Burkhalter

73y · Male·Gregory Frank Burkhalter: carbon monoxide toxicity due to inhalation of carbon m…

Two elderly US-born residents died in a house fire caused by a 120-volt electric blanket operating on Australia's 230-volt grid, resulting in insulation failure and combustion. Mr Burkhalter (73) died from carbon monoxid…

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QLDcommunity2026-02-13

Inquest into the passing of Steven Lee Nixon-McKellar

27y · Male·Sudden cardiac arrest in the context of physical and psychological exertion duri…

Steven Nixon-McKellar, a 27-year-old First Nations man, died following a physical altercation with Queensland Police officers attempting to arrest him on 7 October 2021. He suffered cardiac arrest during restraint, with …

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