Coronial

70 results for sexual assault

VIChome2025

Finding into death of Ms HRZ

48y · Female·Neck compression secondary to hanging

…as Day 2020 after experiencing years of family violence. She first endured abuse from her ex-husband, then sexual coercion, assault, stalking and threats from an older man (Mr IPK). A critical failure occurred when polic…

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VIC2015-10-05

Finding into death of Catherine Jane Bernard

17y · Female·multiple injuries due to impact by train

…isorder, a history of self-harm and overdoses, parent-child conflict, and a disclosed history of childhood sexual abuse died by suicide on her first day of Year 12. Critical clinical failures included: (1) Monash Health'…

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ACThome2019-09-23

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OFJANDY RENIA SHEA

27y · Female·neck compression (suicide by hanging)

… on 4 March 2018 after a history of depression, anxiety, and previous suicide attempts following childhood sexual assault at age 16. She had recently reconciled with her estranged husband Chris despite a history of domes…

NTcommunity2020-12-15

Inquest into the death of Fionica James, Katurah Mamarika, Layla Leering

Female·self-inflicted hanging (Fionica and Layla); hanging but circumstances open (Ketu…

… teenage girls aged 15-17 years died by hanging in remote NT communities, all with documented histories of sexual abuse, domestic violence, STIs, injuries, and severe trauma. All were known to government agencies. Fionic…

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VICcommunity2016-02-04

Finding into death of Gillian Edie Meagher

29y · Female·compression of the neck

…illian Edie Meagher, 29, was murdered by Adrian Ernest Bayley in 2012 via compression of the neck during a sexual assault. Bayley was on parole for multiple previous sexual offences and violent crimes when he committed t…

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WAcommunityNew2026-05-25

Inquest into the Death of Josephine JENNINGS

32y · Female·Unknown - body not recovered

…rn Australia, disappeared on or about 15 April 1997 and was presumed dead. In October 1996, she reported a sexual assault by Carey Simms, a community elder. Despite injuries and distress, she was compelled to give eviden…

QLDcommunity2013-06-28

Evans, Wendy Joy; Wilson, Lorraine Ruth

Female·Head wounds intentionally inflicted by or in the presence of Wayne Robert Hilton…

…re killed by members of a gang predominantly from the Laurie and Hilton families who habitually raped and assaulted women in the Toowoomba area during the 1970s. Multiple eyewitnesses saw them struggling with men on the…

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VIChospital2024-01-18

Finding into death of RT W

19y · Female·Neck compression; Hanging

… Aboriginal woman who died by hanging on her birthday following a relationship breakdown and allegation of sexual assault that was not believed. She had no documented history of mental illness or suicidality, was seen re…

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VICcommunity2024

Finding into death of E K

43y · Male·multiple injuries in a train incident

A 43-year-old man died by suicide after being notified by police of sexual assault allegations via telephone. He placed himself in front of a train 20 minutes before his scheduled p…

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VIChome2012-05-08

Finding into death of Osbournes

36y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head

…pt in 2005, and was facing criminal charges for breaching a family violence intervention order and alleged sexual assault at the time of death. Critical gaps identified include: Crime Stoppers information about firearm c…

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NSWcommunity2018-04-30

Inquest into the death of Tahlia Peden

17y · Female·Hanging

Tahlia Peden, a 17-year-old Ngunnawal woman, died by hanging ten days after being sexually assaulted. She was assessed by Wagga Sexual Assault Service but a critical breakdown in the referral pat…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
NSW2021-10-25

Inquest into the death of Bronwynne RICHARDSON

17y · Female·Pressure to the neck (strangulation) and drowning

…ries consistent with strangulation and drowning. She had been abducted from Albury, NSW and physically and sexually assaulted before death. The coroner found, on the balance of probabilities, that Colin Newey and Maxwell…

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SAhome2017-11-17

Coroner's Finding: KEANE Shaun Martin

31y · Male·carbon monoxide toxicity

…Martin Keane, aged 31, died by carbon monoxide toxicity while on home detention bail following arrest for assault. He had a documented history of suicidal ideation, including a previous gassing attempt in 2010, and had …

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NSW2010-11-30

Inquest into the death of Diane BRIMBLE findings

42y · Female·gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity; cardiorespiratory depression

…droxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity. She was unknowingly given GHB by male passengers who subsequently engaged in sexual abuse while she was incapacitated. The ship's medical team initiated resuscitation promptly and profession…

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VICcommunity2012-09-13

Finding into death of XY

54y · Male·carbon monoxide toxicity

…isoning died from carbon monoxide toxicity following his arrest and questioning regarding historical child sexual assault allegations. He was released from police custody on 18 October 2010 without police identifying sui…

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VIC2016-11-17

Finding into death of Neil Lawrence Williamson

35y · Male·Intraoral shotgun wound

…2015 at Ravenswood rest stop after a lengthy police negotiation. He had a history of depression, childhood sexual abuse, and had prepared his death meticulously including creating a will and video messages. On the evenin…

psychiatryforensic medicinealcohol
NSWcommunity2020-04-28

Inquest into the death of CD

Male·Chest injuries sustained in a single motor vehicle accident

…is vehicle into a tree while evading police arrest on 29 November 2018. CD had been investigated for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) possession and child sexual assault following an ICAC search warrant execution on 23…

TAShome2023-06-23

Coroner's Finding: Zhang, Jingai

49y · Female·strangulation

Jingai Zhang, a 49-year-old sex worker, died from strangulation during a consensual sexual encounter on 26 December 2020 in Launceston, Tasmania. The perpetrator, Tobias Pick, applied excessive pre…

forensic medicineemergency medicine
QLDhome2010-03-05

Child at Mackay

15y · Female·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

A 15-year-old Aboriginal girl died by suicide by hanging on 29 November 2007. She had a transient lifestyle with unstable housing, moved frequently between relatives, was not regularly attending school, and engaged in su…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemdelayalcohol
VICcommunity2023

Finding into death of Ms KSQ

39y · Female·Plastic bag asphyxia

Ms KSQ, aged 39, died by plastic bag asphyxia in May 2023. She had experienced alleged sexual abuse and coercive control from her partner over 12 years. In September 2022, when she attempted to change…

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