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QLDmental health2024-09-17

Inquest into the death of Chloe Jane Campbell

32y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to hanging

Chloe Jane Campbell, aged 32, died by suicide while an involuntary inpatient with borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, and chronic suicidal ideation. She was admitted 18-30 April 2019 after ceasing medications…

psychiatryintensive caresystemlorazepam
VIC2020-01

Finding into death of Matthew Thomas Fitzpatrick

33y · Male·COMPLICATIONS OF HYPOTHERMIA

Matthew Fitzpatrick, 33 years old with bipolar disorder and inconsistent medication adherence, died of complications of hypothermia on Mount Stirling in November…

VICmental health2020-03-17

Finding into death of Paul Peterson

54y · Male·Neck compression (hanging)

Paul Peterson, 54, died by hanging after leaving a private psychiatric hospital on unapproved leave while on close observations. He was admitted with major depression, suicidal ideation, and opioid dependence. On 1 July …

psychiatrysystemcommunicationcitalopram
NThospital2024-12-06

Inquest into the death of Baby G

0y · Male·Trisomy 21 with complex cardiac anomalies complicated by pulmonary hypertension,…

…ervices; refer to Down Syndrome Association peer support; secure housing; progress AOD rehabilitation; or conduct proper safety planning. Provisional Protection was enacted with a direction that parents leave the hospit…

neonatologypaediatricsdiagnosticsystem
VICmental health2015-02-02

Finding into death of CB

27y · Female·hanging

A 27-year-old woman with borderline personality disorder and adjustment disorder died by hanging while voluntarily admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit. She h…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationquetiapine
WAprison2024-06-12

Inquest into the Death of Alf Deon EADES

46y · Male·head injury complicated by bronchopneumonia, with palliation

A 46-year-old remand prisoner died from traumatic brain injury sustained during a severe prison assault. Critical failures in responding to cell call alarms preceded the attack. Prison officers answered multiple distress…

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NSWmental health2022-09-16

Inquest into the death of S B

81y · Male·cardiac arrest following neck compression due to hanging

… completed. Critical issues included: inadequate documentation of psychiatric assessments (the consultant conducted no documented comprehensive assessment); failure to clarify the patient's legal situation and restraini…

psychiatrygeriatric medicinediagnosticcommunicationolanzapine
VIChome2023-03-16

Finding into death of Mr W

32y · Male·Hanging

Mr W, a 32-year-old man with lifelong anxiety, previous suicide attempts, and childhood trauma, died by hanging on 5 April 2019. He had been receiving care from a psychologist (Dr C.) and GP (Dr S.) since December 2018, …

psychiatrypsychologycommunicationescitalopram
VICcommunity2021-07-26

Finding into death of Adam Laufer

32y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a fall from a height

Adam Laufer, a 32-year-old man with longstanding bipolar disorder, died by suicide on 24 November 2016 when he jumped from the LaTrobe Street overpass in Melbourne. In the…

psychiatrypsychologysystemcommunication
QLDcommunity2024-10-11

Findings of the inquest into the death of Luke Brian Gilbert

24y · Male·Gunshot wounds to the chest

… actions directly precipitated their death. Key clinical lessons include: Luke had documented alcohol use disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and previous suicidal ideation with self-harm scarring. He presented to…

emergency medicinepsychiatryalcohol
VIChospital2025-04-17

Finding into death of Graeme William Dimsey

62y · Male·Septic arthritis complicating left knee joint prosthesis in the setting of statu…

A 62-year-old man with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy died from septic arthritis of a prosthetic left knee joint. He presented wi…

orthopaedic surgeryinfectious diseasesdiagnosticproceduralceftriaxone
VIChome2023-02-22

Finding into death of Anna Lawrence

64y · Female·Combined toxicity to alcohol and baclofen

…l and baclofen on 30 April 2020. She had a 40+ year history of alcohol dependency, borderline personality disorder, depression, and multiple suicide attempts. Baclofen was prescribed off-label for alcohol craving managem…

psychiatrypsychologysystembaclofen
NSW2013-05-16

Inquest into the death of Jason Lee PLUM

37y · Male·Single gunshot wound deliberately self-inflicted while in police custody

Jason Lee Plum, a 37-year-old man with bipolar disorder, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while in police custody at Wagga Wagga. Arrested for domestic v…

psychiatryemergency medicineproceduralsystem
NSWhospital2018-05-30

Inquest into the death of Marcia Clark

83y · Female·Combined effects of severe malnutrition and infection (septicaemia secondary to …

…records failed to document bed sores appropriately, explore non-compliance with recommended treatment, or conduct home visits. A proposed home care referral was inadequately followed up. Earlier recognition of Mrs Clark…

geriatric medicinegeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationolanzapine
NSWcommunity2017-10-25

Inquest into the death of KE

36y · Male·Shotgun wound to the head

KE was a 36-year-old with longstanding psychiatric history including borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, and multiple previous self-harm incidents. He was on bail with a residential condition …

psychiatryemergency medicinealcohol
WAprison2022-07-22

Inquest into the Death of Callum MITCHELL

26y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…his cell at Hakea Prison on 21 April 2019. He had a longstanding history of self-harm, severe personality disorders (borderline and antisocial), and significant adverse childhood experiences. Despite 55 self-harm inciden…

psychiatrycorrectional healthsystemcommunicationtramadol
WA2024-06-12

Inquest into the Death of Petra Michelle MARQUIS

40y · Female·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…ocumented history of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder, died by suicide while in police custody after being charged with drink-driving. She had been arrested wi…

psychiatryemergency medicineduloxetine
VIChome2025-01-28

Finding into death of Edward Grant Harris

18y · Male·Heroin toxicity

Edward Grant Harris, an 18-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and borderline intellectual function, died from heroin toxicity in his supported accommodation. He…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemheroin
VICmental health2025-12-11

Finding into death of Tania Louise De Jong

48y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity (morphine, codeine, venlafaxine, amitriptyline and zopiclone…

A 48-year-old woman with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder died from mixed drug toxicity while on voluntary inpatient psychiatric admission. She had undisclosed sig…

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QLDcommunity2021-08-20

Dower, Sarahjane - Non-inquest findings

26y · Female·Neck injury due to stabbing

A 26-year-old woman was stabbed twice in the neck and fatally injured by her former de facto partner. Critical clinical and systemic failures preceded her death: her psychologist failed to notify police or health authori…

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