138 results for “paranoia”
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 …
48y · Male·unascertained
…obb Thomas Lawson, a 48-year-old man with a long history of mental illness including depression, anxiety, paranoia and multiple suicide attempts, disappeared in July 2007 after declining psychiatric care. He had been man…
49y · Male·pneumonia, hypoxic brain injury and cardiac arrest
…m, use of anticholinergic olanzapine potentially worsening confusion, and shackling potentially worsening paranoia. Expert opinion noted clinical errors occurred but no clear causal link to fatal outcome. Death attribute…
36y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during restrain…
…eased had entered the homeowner's house without permission while experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms (paranoia, delusions) likely triggered by amphetamine use. He had signs of undiagnosed mental illness and was showi…
51y · Male·Stab wounds to the chest
A 51-year-old man with documented mental health issues including psychosis, paranoia, and delusions died from self-inflicted stab wounds during a police siege at his mother's home. He had br…
31y · Male·Gunshot injury to the chest
…rsuit. The coroner found the shooter acted in legitimate self-defence. This case highlights how untreated paranoia, substance abuse, and escalating violence can culminate in fatal outcomes. No clinical errors or preventa…
73y · Female·Complications of lipoid pneumonia following the ingestion of shampoo, conditione…
…ry, was voluntarily admitted to Shepparton Private Hospital on 1 June 2023 following acute depression and paranoia. Despite her family informing staff of her previous suicide attempt by hanging in hospital and requesting…
60y · Male·burn wounds and the consequences thereof
…r his behaviour and not scheduling him for involuntary assessment despite concerning signs: rapid speech, paranoia, threats of violence, financial delusions, and resumed alcohol use. The GP retrospectively acknowledged f…
53y · Male·multiple large incised defects to the head and single stab wound to the chest
…y Peninsula Health Mental Health Services. Mr A had a complex history of mental illness (schizophreniform paranoia), substance abuse, and anti-social behaviour. In the weeks before the killing, Mr X and his wife reported…
62y · Male·drowning
…follow-up systems with engagement strategies for those refusing contact; (2) Acute delusional states with paranoia in vulnerable individuals warrant intensive monitoring; (3) Short post-discharge intervals to planned app…
22y · Male·Multiple injuries secondary to fall from a height
Daniel Woodburn, a 22-year-old with first-episode psychosis presenting with command hallucinations, paranoia and depressed mood, was admitted as a voluntary patient to an unlocked inpatient unit at Orygen Youth Hea…
31y · Male·gunshot wounds to the head and chest
Matthew Thomas, aged 31, was shot and killed on 25 April 2013 by his friend Peter Junghans, who then took his own life. Junghans had been arrested for drug dealing and, based on misplaced suspicion rather than evidence, …
23y · Male·cerebral hypoxia secondary to strangulation from hanging by belt
Samuel Dibley, aged 23, was involuntarily admitted to the Mental Health Unit on 19 May 2009 with cannabis-induced psychosis and suicidal ideation. He was placed in the Low Dependence Unit (LDU) based on risk assessment. …
50y · Male·Single, contact-range shotgun discharge to the head
…m significant psychological distress, loss of identity, and inability to work. He experienced depression, paranoia, and financial dependence on WorkCover. His marriage had deteriorated over years, and his wife had separa…
86y · Female·multi-organ failure due to sepsis
…r-old woman with dementia, recent stroke, and multiple comorbidities was admitted with acute delirium and paranoia, subsequently placed on an Inpatient Treatment Order. She developed sepsis secondary to staphylococcal sa…
22y · Male·Exposure to the elements
A 22-year-old man died of exposure to the elements after walking away from a vehicle in remote Queensland during extreme heat (40°C). He had consumed methamphetamine heavily during a 38-39 hour road trip, had not slept f…
53y · Male·Penetrating injuries to the right arm and chest
A 53-year-old male died from penetrating injuries to the right arm and chest on 25 November 2011. The coroner found the cause of death was stab wounds but made an Open Finding as to manner of death due to unexplained cir…
34y · Male·Stab wound to the chest
…nce abuse (methylamphetamine use by both parties). The partner had escalating mental health concerns with paranoia, anxiety and reported thoughts of harming others, but consistently denied substance use to treating clini…
36y · Male·Cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion
A 36-year-old man died from cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion. He had injected methylamphetamine and subsequently engaged in intense physical activity (running, climbing fen…
27y · Male·combined effects of penetrating injuries (crossbow arrows) to heart and brain
Zak Dean Proby, 27-year-old Aboriginal male, died from penetrating injuries from crossbow arrows to the heart and brain during a police siege on 21 June 2006. He had exhibited paranoid and disturbed behaviour for 9 days …
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