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SAhospital2020-05-28

Coroner's Finding: LOUDON John Maxwell

83y · Male·aspiration pneumonia on a background of dysphagia and advanced Alzheimer's disea…

John Maxwell Loudon, 83, died of aspiration pneumonia complicated by dysphagia and advanced Alzheimer's disease. He was admitted to aged care in January 2017 with progressive dementia and behavioural disturbances. After …

psychiatrygeriatric medicine
TAScommunity2025-06-04

Coroner's Finding: Mead, Dion Charles

45y · Male·thermal burns sustained in a motor vehicle fire

A 45-year-old man with a history of poor mental health died from thermal burns following a deliberate single-vehicle crash into a brick wall. He had experienced recent workplace stress and significant grief from his brot…

forensic medicinepsychiatry
VIChospital2011-05-04

Finding into death of Ms P

30y · Female·Multi organ failure from hydrochloric acid ingestion

Ms P, a 30-year-old woman with recent-onset depression and anxiety, died from multi-organ failure following intentional hydrochloric acid ingestion on 22 September 2008. Sh…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemtemazepam
QLD2021-05-28

Scorsese, Liam Cooper

31y · Male·Gunshot wounds to the neck and chest

Liam Scorsese, 31, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by police during a confrontation at his estranged partner's parents' home in Queensland. He had a history of violence, substance abuse (methamphetamine, cocaine), and…

emergency medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
VICprison2014-04-17

Finding into death of Darren John Parkes

29y · Male·stab wound to the chest

Darren Parkes, a 29-year-old remanded prisoner at Port Phillip Prison, was fatally stabbed by another inmate in March 2006. Prior to his death, Parkes had communicated realistic, reality-based fears for his safety to mul…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
TAShome2024-04-30

Coroner's Finding: Mason, Geoffrey

38y · Male·gunshot wound to the left side of the neck resulting in basal skull fracture, su…

Geoffrey Russell Mason, aged 38, died from a gunshot wound to the neck fired by Constable Mitchell during a police response to a domestic incident on 17 February 2020 in Tasmania. Mason was intoxicated, had a long histor…

general practiceemergency medicinesystemalcohol
VIChospital2015-10-30

Finding into death of Avjit Singh

31y · Male·Complications of burns

Avjit Singh died from complications of extensive burns (95% of body) sustained during a violent incident on 4 October 2012. He had been involved in a relationship with domestic violence and control, including alleged rap…

emergency medicineintensive care
NSWhospital2015-07-02

Inquest into the death of N

69y · Female·Asphyxiation consistent with hanging

…y Hospital with seizures and subacute encephalopathy developed rapidly fluctuating mental state including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and cognitive impairment. While individual investigations were appropriat…

neurologypsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationphenytoin
VICmental health2024-04-26

Finding into death of Allison Leah Randall

37y · Female·Hanging

Allison Randall, a 37-year-old woman with a history of anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma, was admitted to the Northern Hospital psychiatric unit on 15 May 2020 …

psychiatrysystemdiazepam
TAS2022-02-24

Coroner's Finding: Scott, Paul Stephen

61y · Male·asphyxial death due to hanging

Paul Stephen Scott, aged 61, died by hanging while on leave from psychiatric inpatient care. He had been admitted to Spencer Clinic on 11 January 2018 with suicidal ideation and complex psychiatric presentation. Despite …

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemcommunicationvenlafaxine
VIC2023-09-08

Finding into death of Dorothy June McIntosh

55y · Female·Refractory seizures secondary to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (palliated)

Dorothy McIntosh, a 55-year-old woman with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and intellectual disability, died from refractory seizures in palliative care. She had experienced significant functional decline over 12 months, includi…

neurologypalliative caremidazolam
VIChome2015-02-19

Finding into death of Daniel Paul Sheehy

18y · Male·Effects of fire (accidental)

Daniel Sheehy, a 18-year-old male, died from burns sustained in a bedroom fire on 14 March 2012. The coroner found the fire was accidental, most likely caused by a carelessly discarded or improperly extinguished cigarett…

forensic medicineemergency medicinemethamphetamine
WA2003-03-07

Inquest into the Death of slater

28y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

Evan Charles Slater, 28, died by ligature compression of the neck (hanging) in Cell D7, Unit 10 of Hakea Prison on 12 March 2001. He was on remand facing assault and restraining order breach charges stemming from domesti…

psychiatrycorrectional healthcommunicationsystemanti-depressant medication
SAaged care2024-06-19

Coroner's Finding: Harmer, Valerie Fay

91y · Female·dementia complicated by subdural haemorrhage

A 91-year-old woman with advanced dementia under guardianship order died from dementia complicated by subdural haemorrhage. She sustained a fall at an aged care facility in July 2021, resulting in a 6mm subdural haematom…

neurosurgeryemergency medicine
TAScommunity2016-11-21

Coroner's Finding: Mr S

58y · Male·asphyxia

A 58-year-old man with depression and suicidal ideation was assessed by his general practitioner, then taken to hospital by his partner. In the emergency department he was triaged with sufficient safety concerns to warra…

general practiceemergency medicinesystem
WA2026-06-08

Inquest into the Death of Mason SHAHZAD

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

Mason Shahzad, a 40-year-old sentenced prisoner serving 30 years for serious family violence offences, died by ligature hanging in his cell at Acacia Prison on 11 November 2024. He had a history of depression, PTSD, and …

psychiatrycorrectional healthescitalopram
VIChome2024-10-16

Finding into death of Deborah Christine Barker

63y · Female·Unascertained (natural causes) - favoured mechanism sudden cardiac arrhythmia

Deborah Christine Barker, a 63-year-old woman with intellectual disability living in specialist disability accommodation, was found unresponsive in the toilet and declared deceased at 7:32pm on 13 May 2022. Autopsy revea…

forensic medicinepsychiatrycitalopram
VIChome2024-08-29

Finding into death of A S

19y · Female·sodium nitrite toxicity

… a friend in NSW. AS had a complex history of mental health issues (autism spectrum disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, gender dysphoria) and suicidal ideation from age 13. She experienced…

psychiatryendocrinologysystemsodium nitrite
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. S…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemcommunicationmorphine
VIC2013-04-30

Finding into death of Karina Bell

24y · Female·unascertained

Karina Bell, 24, was found dead in an alleyway in October 2011. The medical cause of death remained unascertained despite full autopsy, toxicology, and investigation. Post-mortem findings showed minor traumatic injuries …

forensic medicinetoxicologymethadone
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