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533 results for methamphetamine use

SAhome2024-09-13

Coroner's Finding: Sulley, Matthew Wade

46y · Male·neck compression due to hanging

… previous suicide attempt by hanging (1997), prior suicidal ideation presentation (2021), and chronic methamphetamine use. Despite appearing compliant and reporting no mental health concerns on 7 March 2022, toxicology …

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TAShome2018-07-06

Coroner's Finding: Godley, David Geoffrey

30y · Male·Exsanguination due to self-inflicted multiple stab and incised wounds

…ion, including paranoid beliefs about being persecuted. He presented to hospital on 8 April 2016 with methamphetamine toxicity after consuming 2 grams of ice. Despite referral to psychiatry, he did not follow up with me…

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TAShospital2023-09-18

Coroner's Finding: Kremmer, Bradley

31y · Male·Multiple chest and abdominal injuries sustained in a single motorcycle crash

…nt at Royal Hobart Hospital, he died from uncontrollable blood loss. Toxicology confirmed alcohol and methamphetamine use prior to riding. The crash was caused solely by reckless behaviour and impaired riding. This case…

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VICcommunity2025-12-17

Finding into death of Dalibor Pantic

38y · Male·undetermined cause - homicide by unlawful and dangerous act

Dalibor Pantic, a 38-year-old man with a history of methamphetamine use, disappeared on 10 April 2019 after arranging to meet Sam Blake to settle a drug debt. Blake had …

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QLDcommunity2015-12-15

Frazer, Shane Craig - Non-inquest findings

Male·Multiple injuries due to a motor vehicle collision against a background of methy…

…traffic. The coroner found his decision-making and motor skills were seriously impaired by high-level methamphetamine intoxication and fatigue (he had not slept since midnight and was using his phone constantly). Metham…

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ACTcommunity2020-09-25

Inquest into the death of ANTHONY ROMANAS CARISTO

54y · Male·Cardiac arrest in a person with cardiac hypertrophy and generalised atherosclero…

…ollowing police deployment of a taser during a mental health crisis. He had consumed a lethal dose of methamphetamine, was actively self-harming with knives, and exhibited psychotic behaviour. Police reasonably believed…

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VIChospital2021-05-10

Finding into death of Karim Aarras

45y · Male·Blood loss due to multiple self-inflicted incised injuries

Karim Aarras, a 45-year-old man with longstanding mental health issues, chronic pain, and substance use disorder (methamphetamine), presented to police in a severely agitated state following self-harm with a bro…

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VIC2019-02-25

Finding into death of Thomas Murphy

36y · Male·Acute myocardial infarction due to ischaemic heart disease with severe coronary …

…tional Centre in June 2018. He had significant cardiovascular risk factors including a history of poly-drug use (methamphetamine and cannabis), depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The coroner found no suspicious circumstance…

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QLDcommunity2017-11-09

Vance, Jason John

42y · Male·Undetermined

Jason Vance, a 42-year-old man with a history of substance misuse, disappeared in October 2013 after walking into Barakula State Forest near Chinchilla, Queensland. He was l…

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TAS2021-08-06

Coroner's Finding: Williamson, Shane Elliott; Rowe, Rodney Leo; and Robertson, Adam David

65y · Male·Multiple fatal injuries from motor vehicle collision (Williamson and Rowe); mult…

…tbound Mazda ute. Rodney Rowe was a passenger in the ute. Toxicology confirmed Robertson had consumed methamphetamine at high concentration. The coroner found methamphetamine significantly contributed to the collision, …

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VIChome2019-08-12

Finding into death of Traci O'Sullivan

42y · Female·The combined effects of blunt force injuries to the head and penetrating injurie…

…rred between 5-7 February 2015 at her home in Frankston North, Victoria. Ms O'Sullivan had escalating methamphetamine use and was diagnosed with drug-induced schizophrenia in 2014. She experienced delusions, paranoia an…

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TAS2021-05-21

Coroner's Finding: Hayes, Emma Frances

Female·Multiple fatal injuries from motor vehicle collision including laceration of the…

…nd collided head-on with a northbound vehicle. Toxicological analysis revealed significant amounts of methamphetamine and MDMA in her system at the time of the crash. Evidence suggests she may have been using her mobile…

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SAhome2025-11-27

Coroner's Finding: Gifford, Paul Douglas

36y · Male·acute neck compression due to hanging

…ouglas Gifford, aged 36, died by hanging while on home detention bail. He had a long history of substance abuse (methamphetamine, opioids), mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, childhood sexua…

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TAScommunity2025-07-04

Coroner's Finding: de-identified PD

41y · Male·Chest and limb injuries resulting from deliberately jumping from the Tasman Brid…

…nia, depression, and PTSD died by suicide by jumping from the Tasman Bridge. He had a long history of methamphetamine use and psychotic episodes, with multiple involuntary mental health admissions. He disengaged from co…

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VIChome2014-12-18

Finding into death of Nathan James McRorie

20y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head

…n McRorie, a 20-year-old male, died from a single gunshot wound to the head while at a residence where drug use and firearms were present. The coroner determined he most probably discharged the firearm himself, likely d…

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VIChome2013-10-11

Finding into death of LP

31y · Male·Multidrug overdose including heroin

LP, a 31-year-old man with depression, severe anxiety, and substance use disorder, died from multidrug overdose including heroin. He had long-standing benzodiazepine (Xanax) abuse

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QLDhome2016-05-03

Tauati, Tui Dace - Non-inquest findings

21y · Male·hanging

…r male died by hanging at home after relationship breakdown. He had undiagnosed depression, was using methamphetamine, and had a history of domestic violence perpetration with a protection order breached three times in …

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VIChospital2018-12-14

Finding into death of Yucel Arslan

40y · Male·Methamphetamine toxicity

A 40-year-old man of Turkish descent died from methamphetamine toxicity after swallowing a package during a police traffic stop. When police used force to prevent h…

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VIC2010-12-07

Finding into death of David Mills Goodwin

44y · Male·Multiple injuries from motor vehicle collision

… were Mr Domaille's excessive speed (110-120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone) and the effects of cannabis and methamphetamine on his judgment and reaction time. Mr Domaille also died from his injuries. The investigation was ham…

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SAhospital2020-06-18

Coroner's Finding: THOMPSON Wayne Robert McInnes

33y · Male·Multi-organ failure due to sepsis on a background of severe ischaemic cardiomyop…

…ailure admissions. His condition was significantly compromised by poor medication compliance, ongoing methamphetamine use despite being on home detention, and progressive cardiac deterioration. He presented to hospital …

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