Coronial

192 results for domestic homicide

VIChome2018-07-30

Finding into death of Snezana Stojanovska

26y · Female·asphyxia and compression of the neck due to manual strangulation; death was a ho…

…rizontally across the neck. The initial police response inadequately investigated the circumstances, with homicide investigation delayed until forensic findings contradicted the accident narrative. No charges were laid d…

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WASeptember 2023

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Peta Simone WEBER

25y · Female·unknown

…d he was involved in Peta's death, though the manner remains undetermined. Key clinical lesson: recognise domestic abuse patterns—coercive control, isolation, jealousy, escalation at separation—as serious risk factors fo…

QLDhome2021-06-15

Bradford, Teresa and Bradford, David - Non-inquest findings

40y · Female·Head injuries inflicted by axe blows in context of intimate partner domestic abu…

Teresa Bradford, aged 40, was killed by her husband David Bradford in a premeditated domestic homicide at their Pimpama home on 31 January 2017, followed by his suicide. She died from head injuries i…

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VIChome2016-09-05

Finding into death of Suzil Oghia

31y · Female·Stab wound to the abdomen

Suzil Oghia, 31, was fatally stabbed by her estranged husband Bona Lual in a domestic homicide. The case highlights critical gaps in family violence risk assessment and intervention. Lual had…

VIChome2025-11-24

Finding into death of Suk Ching Annie Ng

64y · Female·Blunt Force Trauma to the Head in the Setting of Prolonged Lie; Metastatic Breas…

…subsequently died by hanging. The case demonstrates how problem gambling can escalate to intimate partner homicide, with financial deception, loss of trust, and psychological crisis as contributing factors. Annie's cance…

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VIChome2025-05-30

Finding into death of Maxwell Brett Lawson

35y · Male·Stab wound to the back

…ystemic issues requiring recommendations but noted the death resulted from aggression and weapon use in a domestic dispute.

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WAcommunity2024-12-02

Inquest into the death of NW

31y · Female·unlawful homicide (manslaughter); specific cause could not be determined due to …

… 31, was killed by her partner on 9-10 October 2021 in Kununurra, Western Australia. She had a history of domestic violence victimization and had obtained a Family Violence Restraining Order. On the evening of her death,…

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QLDhome2020-05-26

Mr M - Non-inquest findings

50y · Male·Stab wounds to chest and upper left limb

…k at his home on 6 April 2015. The deceased and his partner had reported multiple threats and breaches of domestic violence protection orders to Queensland Police over three months, yet police response was inadequate. Ke…

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VIChome2008-06-04

Finding into death of Kath Bergamin

37y · Female·unlawful killing

…ying Kath's vehicle the day after her disappearance. The case illustrates failure to recognise escalating domestic violence risk, inadequate police response to breach reports, and the dangers faced by women leaving abusi…

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NSWhome2021-04-30

Inquest into the deaths of Gabriella THOMPSON and Tafari WALTON

27y · Male·Gabriella: Multiple stab wounds; Tafari: Gunshot injuries to the head and abdome…

Two deaths in a domestic violence and police operation context. Gabriella Thompson, 27, was fatally stabbed by her partner Tafari …

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VIChospital2024-11-19

Finding into death of Daniel Surtees

36y · Male·Complications of thermal burn injuries

…6, died from complications of extensive thermal burn injuries (>80% body surface area) sustained during a domestic violence incident. After consuming 14 cans of bourbon at a party, Daniel returned home intoxicated and ar…

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VIChome2015-12-10

Finding into death of Stuart Rattle

53y · Male·Compression of the neck

…attle, a 53-year-old man, died from compression of the neck inflicted by his partner of 15 years during a domestic dispute. The death resulted from an escalation of longstanding family violence involving emotional abuse …

VIC2015-11-30

Finding into death of Yasmina Micheline Acar

2y · Female·acute blood loss as a result of stabbing injuries

A two-year-old girl was killed by her father in November 2010 following family violence and breach of an intervention order. The coroner examined police responses to family violence incidents, noting compliance with proc…

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NSW2011-04-20

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29y · Female·gunshot wound to the abdomen

…9:40 hours that evening. The coroner's findings focus on systemic failures by NSW Police in responding to domestic violence. Despite Melissa reporting AVO breaches in November 2008, a critical 26-day delay occurred betwe…

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QLDhome2026-04-21

Inquest into the deaths of F and M

33y · Male·Extensive burns sustained when former partner deliberately splashed petrol on hi…

…f and children. Critical clinical lessons include: early identification of perpetrator-victim dynamics in domestic violence cases, particularly recognising non-physical forms of coercive control and systems abuse; explic…

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QLDhome2014-11-17

Beutel, Noelene Marie

36y · Female·traumatic head injuries from multiple assaults perpetrated by domestic violence …

Noelene Beutel died from severe head injuries inflicted by her domestic violence partner in 2011. Although she had engaged with police, GPs, hospitals, and domestic violence age…

general practiceemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
VIChome2024-01-23

Finding into death of Elaine Pandilovski

44y · Female·Compression of the neck

…ights critical risk factors in family violence: non-fatal strangulation in November 2018 (which increased homicide risk 800%), separation/attempted separation, financial abuse, threats to kill, and coercive control. The …

QLDcommunity2021-08-20

Dower, Sarahjane - Non-inquest findings

26y · Female·Neck injury due to stabbing

…ner violence; there was no formal handover to local services when the therapeutic relationship ended; her domestic violence protection order application was struck out without notification to her; and multiple agencies h…

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VIChome2011-08-26

Finding into death of Joanne Elizabeth Howell

51y · Female·head injury in a woman with evidence of ligature strangulation

…sulted from the breakdown of the relationship with Mr Charlton. The finding emphasises the seriousness of domestic relationship breakdown and associated risks.

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NTcommunity2024

Inquest into the death of Domestic violence victim (Bush Camp, Karama)

47y · Female·Multiple blunt force injuries

…original woman died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained during a prolonged violent attack by her domestic partner at a bush camp in Karama, NT on 17 January 2022. She had a documented history of domestic violenc…

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