Coronial

690 results for hanging

VICcommunity2010-10-15

Finding into death of Jason David Jenkins

34y · Male·Long drop hanging resulting in complete decapitation

Jason Jenkins, aged 34, died by suicide (long drop hanging resulting in complete decapitation) on 17 June 2006, approximately 6 weeks after discharge from psychiatr…

psychiatryaddiction medicinesystemcommunicationmarijuana
WAhospital2010-02-04

Inquest into the Death of Hudson

20y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…r-old male with a history of depression, suicidality, substance abuse and previous sexual trauma, died by hanging on 13 August 2006 at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's psychiatric ward D20. He had disclosed sexual assaul…

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VICcommunity2025-04-11

Finding into death of Karla Lee Jordan

50y · Female·Hanging

Karla Lee Jordan, a 50-year-old accountant at Ballarat Health Services, died by hanging on 29 August 2019. The coroner found workplace stress from a toxic workplace culture was the primary suic…

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VIChome2015-07-15

Finding into death of Margaret Helen McCall

60y · Female·hanging

… a 60-year-old woman with chronic regional pain syndrome and longstanding anxiety and depression, died by hanging. She received multiple ketamine infusions for pain management, with cessation of fentanyl during her July…

pain medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystemketamine
SAcommunity2005-03-14

Coroner's Finding: Ward Kunmanara

Unknown·Multiple causes: hanging (three cases); exposure in context of organic brain dam…

…tween May 2003 and March 2004 on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands in South Australia. Three deaths were by hanging (ages 19, 25, 27); one by exposure (age 35). Deaths were linked to petrol sniffing (chronic substance abu…

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VIC2010-01-14

Finding into death of Sharkia Handy

14y · Female·hanging

Sharkia Handy, a 14-year-old girl in out-of-home care, died by hanging in December 2007. She had significant unaddressed mental health concerns including suicidal ideation, sel…

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VIChome2022-03-31

Finding into death of Tessa Michelle Ballam

31y · Female·neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

…ith longstanding depression, anxiety, bulimia nervosa, and borderline personality disorder (BPD), died by hanging in August 2015. She had experienced workplace difficulties with her manager Jade Collins, which were inve…

psychiatrypsychologycommunicationsystemalcohol
VIChome2022-08-30

Finding into death of Boe Luke Memery

24y · Male·Neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

Boe Luke Memery, a 24-year-old Aboriginal man, died by hanging on 19 May 2019 following a relationship breakdown. He had a history of depression, self-harm, and previou…

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VIChome2013-09-23

Finding into death of Jeffrey Stuart Whitling

45y · Male·Consistent with hanging

Jeffrey Stuart Whitling, a 45-year-old man with schizophrenia, died by hanging in March 2010. He had a documented history of non-compliance with antipsychotic medication, forensic invo…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemrisperidone
QLDhome2010-03-05

Child at Mackay

15y · Female·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

A 15-year-old Aboriginal girl died by suicide by hanging on 29 November 2007. She had a transient lifestyle with unstable housing, moved frequently between relati…

paediatricspsychiatrysystemdelayalcohol
VIC2015-03-26

Finding into death of Dalvir Singh

27y · Male·hanging

Dalvir Singh, a 27-year-old Indian national, died by hanging in immigration detention on 13 February 2014. He had attempted suicide in police custody 16 days earlier …

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystembuprenorphine/naloxone
QLDhome2008-09-19

12 year old boy at Kowanyama

12y · Male·Suicide by hanging

A 12-year-old Aboriginal boy living in a remote Queensland community died by suicide by hanging following his placement in alternative care by child protection services. The boy had multiple vulnerabil…

paediatricspsychiatrydiagnosticsystem
VIChospital2024-10-07

Finding into death of Danielle Julie Kaye Thomson

41y · Female·Neck compression and hanging

…being seen, approximately 3 hours after arrival. She subsequently obtained an electrical cord and died by hanging. Expert review found care at the Geelong Clinic, Windana, and Ballarat Hospital to be generally reasonabl…

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VIChome2023-07-27

Finding into death of Mr A

31y · Male·Hanging

… a 31-year-old man with a history of family violence, substance misuse, and mental health issues, died by hanging in April 2018. Key clinical lessons include: (1) the importance of regular, systematic mental health risk…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemcommunicationmethamphetamine
SAmental health2002-01-03

Coroner's Finding: PETTITT Randall John

34y · Male·neck compression due to hanging

A 34-year-old man with longstanding psychiatric illness died by hanging four days after discharge from psychiatric hospital. He had been admitted twice in August-September 1999 …

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemfluoxetine
WAmental health2015-12-31

Inquest into the Deaths Alma Street Centre

Female·Five separate deaths: Ruby Nicholls-Diver—ligature compression of neck (hanging)…

Five former psychiatric patients of Alma Street Centre (part of Fremantle Hospital) died between March 2011 and March 2012. Two died by suicide within 24 hours of discharge; one disappeared and was found deceased; one ab…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationantidepressants
VICmental health2014-12-05

Finding into death of Wieslaw Albin Bernacki

62y · Male·hanging

A 62-year-old man with a long history of severe schizophrenia died by hanging after being granted escorted day leave from a psychiatric inpatient unit. The coroner identified critical…

psychiatrycommunicationsystemantipsychotics
NThome2018-07-25

Inquest into the death of Paula Schubert

53y · Female·self-inflicted hanging

Paula Schubert, a 53-year-old with schizophreniform psychosis, died by hanging after experiencing workplace stress and abandonment by mental health services. Her employer initiated a d…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemrisperidone
QLDhospital2025-12-04

Inquest into the death of Dylan James Bell

28y · Male·Hanging

Dylan Bell, 28, died by hanging following discharge from Redland Hospital ED where he presented with acute psychosis, suicidal and homici…

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VIChome2014-11-28

Finding into death of Chanelle Amy Rae

14y · Female·Compression of the neck in circumstances of hanging

Chanelle Rae was a 14-year-old girl who died by hanging at home following an argument with a school friend online. She had no prior mental health history or sign…

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