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224 results for methamphetamine toxicity

NSW2015-12-03

Inquest into the death of Adam Southwick

37y · Male·methyl amphetamine intoxication while being restrained in a confined space; posi…

Adam Southwick, a 37-year-old man severely intoxicated with methamphetamine, was placed in a cramped police charge dock while handcuffed and unable to walk. He died from methamp…

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VIChospital2021-02-24

Finding into death of Shae Harry Paszkiewicz

40y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity

…kiewicz, a 40-year-old man with a long history of drug dependence and incarceration, died from mixed drug toxicity five days after being found unconscious following opioid injection. He had been released from prison on 6…

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NSW2019-08-23

Inquest into the death of Patrick FISHER

35y · Male·multiple injuries received when he fell from a 13th floor balcony

Patrick Fisher, aged 35, died on 7 February 2018 after falling from a 13th floor apartment balcony while evading police attempting to execute arrest warrants. He was acutely intoxicated with methylamphetamine, which impa…

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WAcommunity

Inquest into the Death of Kuldeep SINGH

Unknown·Multiple injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions

This multi-case coronial inquest examined six deaths following police pursuits and vehicle intercepts in Western Australia between 2012-2014. All were motor vehicle collisions: two innocent civilians (taxi driver Singh a…

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VICcommunity2016-12-14

Finding into death of Jake James-Kotsanas

23y · Male·Haemorrhage from incised wounds to the neck and wrists

Jake James-Kotsanas, 23, died from haemorrhage from self-inflicted knife wounds to his neck and wrists while experiencing a drug-induced psychotic episode following acute methylamphetamine intoxication. He had a complex …

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NSW2016-09-12

Inquest into the death of M

15y · Female·hypoxic brain damage due to multiple drug toxicity

A 15-year-old girl in out-of-home residential care died from accidental overdose of heroin and methylamphetamine (speedballing) in her bedroom while a known drug user was present. She had complex trauma from childhood ab…

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WAhome2021-04-16

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

3y · Female·tramadol toxicity

A 3-year-old girl in state care died from tramadol toxicity after accessing prescribed opioid medication left unsecured in her carer's bedroom. The child was removed…

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VICmental health2016-05-13

Finding into death of Shaun Luke Beagley

33y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity

Shaun Beagley, aged 33, died from mixed drug toxicity (heroin, methylamphetamine, benzodiazepines) while on overnight leave from E-PARCS psychiatric residentia…

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NSW2024-05-21

Inquest into the death of Mohamed Warwar

35y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia with amisulpride toxicity, and myocarditis being contributory…

…Warwar died in custody at Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre from cardiac arrhythmia with amisulpride toxicity and myocarditis. He was admitted to custody with a history of mental health issues and drug-induced psych…

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WAcommunity

Inquest into the Death of Kim Martin FRANKER

36y · Male·Combined effects of trihexyphenidyl (benzhexol) toxicity, amphetamine-type stimu…

… with schizoaffective disorder, substance abuse issues, and undiagnosed cardiomyopathy died from combined toxicity of benzhexol (prescribed by his GP for tardive dyskinesia), amphetamine-type stimulants, and dehydration …

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VIC2023-12-01

Finding into death of J ZA

17y · Female·Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity

JZA, a 17-year-old in residential out-of-home care, died from GHB toxicity after returning to her residential unit intoxicated in the early morning. She was monitored by residentia…

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VICcommunity2015-05-07

Finding into death of Krisinda Carmen Smart

15y · Female·toxicity to heroin

Krisinda Carmen Smart, aged 15, died from heroin toxicity on 20 January 2008. She was a child in care of the Department of Human Services subject to a Custody to S…

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NSW2023-03-23

Inquest into the death of KT

27y · Male·Mixed drug (methylamphetamine and clozapine) toxicity

KT, a 27-year-old with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, died in custody from mixed drug toxicity (clozapine and methylamphetamine). He was prescribed appropriate clozapine treatment with adequate monito…

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VICaged care2026-01-19

Finding into death of Kevin Thomas Maloney

39y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity (heroin, venlafaxine, alprazolam, pregabalin) with contribut…

… a 39-year-old man with complex mental health conditions and substance use disorder, died from mixed drug toxicity (heroin, venlafaxine, alprazolam, pregabalin) while residing in a supported residential service (SRS). Ke…

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VIChome2020-06-12

Finding into death of Daniel Isaac Semple

39y · Male·Multiple drug toxicity (methadone, diazepam, oxazepam, carbamazepine, levetirace…

A 39-year-old man with epilepsy and opioid dependence died from multiple drug toxicity involving methadone, benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam), antiepileptics (carbamazepine, levetiracetam),…

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WAcommunity2021-04-20

Inquest into the Death of Davide CANDELORO

48y · Male·Severe soft tissue injury to the left arm, consistent with impact with a wire fe…

Davide Candeloro, 48, died from severe laceration to his left arm after his Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed into a wire fence at high speed on a residential street. Police officers had initiated a brief traffic interc…

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WAcommunity

Inquest into the Death of Sean Duncan BARRETT

Multiple injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions following police pursu…

This inquest examined six deaths following police pursuits/intercepts in Western Australia between October 2012 and December 2014. Four of five drivers fleeing police were severely methylamphetamine-intoxicated, signific…

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WAcommunity2016-05-30

Inquest into the Death of Aaron GENOVESE

29y · Male·fracture dislocation of the upper cervical spine

Aaron Genovese, 29, died after his motorcycle collided with a Toyota Prado at an intersection during a police pursuit. The collision caused a fracture dislocation of the upper cervical spine with complete spinal cord tra…

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QLDcommunity2024-07-19

MAJOR, Markiah

17y · Male·Undetermined - died after going missing in rainforest; likely from becoming lost…

Markiah Eric Allenby Major, a 17-year-old First Nations young person, disappeared on 19 August 2023 after abandoning a stolen vehicle in remote bushland near Yarrabah, Queensland. He had been consuming methylamphetamine …

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WAhome2017-03-30

Inquest into the Death of Troy William MURRAY

34y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…d been prescribed benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax) and consumed high quantities along with alcohol and methamphetamine on the day of death. Initial police concerns about suspicious circumstances were resolved through inv…

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