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278 results for intimate partner violence

VIChome2022-05-23

Finding into death of Mr A

37y · Male·Stab wound to the left kidney

A 37-year-old man was fatally stabbed by his de facto partner during a family violence incident. He had a documented history of perpetrating family violence including …

general practiceemergency medicinesystemcommunication
VIChome2018-11-07

Finding into death of Abuk Derder Akek

19y · Female·Stab wounds to the abdomen

Ms Abuk Derder Akek, a 19-year-old South Sudanese refugee, was fatally stabbed by her former de facto partner Makeny Banek during a violent assault at her home in Melton, Victoria on 13 March 2016. The finding ident…

psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticsystem
VIChome2019-01-08

Finding into death of Fiona Kellie Burke

32y · Female·hanging

Fiona Burke, aged 32, died by hanging on 17 March 2017 following a prolonged history of family violence in her relationship with Darren Mather. The death occurred in a context of escalating intimate partner vi…

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QLDcommunity2020-08-21

Blackburn, Shandee Renee

23y · Female·Multiple stab wounds

…e balance of probabilities, that she was attacked by John Peros, with whom she had previously had a brief intimate relationship. Peros was found not guilty of murder at trial, but the coronial inquiry, which received mor…

ACThome2019-09-23

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OFJANDY RENIA SHEA

27y · Female·neck compression (suicide by hanging)

…ult at age 16. She had recently reconciled with her estranged husband Chris despite a history of domestic violence, including a 2015 choking assault for which he was convicted. In the months before her death, Jandy exper…

NSWhospital2017-04-19

Inquest into the death of Heidi COX

58y · Female·consequences of acute subdural haemorrhage

Heidi Cox, 58, died from acute subdural haemorrhage after suffering interpersonal violence, likely at the hands of her long-term partner Karl Bingle. She was found unconscious at their residence a…

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NSWhome2014-08-29

Inquest into the death of Kate MALONYAY

32y · Female·Injuries caused by asphyxiation and blunt force trauma to the head inflicted by …

…. Key evidence included: Coulson's possession of her phone and credit card post-mortem; DNA evidence from intimate swabs showing sexual contact within 24-48 hours of death; fingerprints and DNA found throughout the flat;…

forensic medicinesystem
QLDhome2009-01-08

Reid, Kylie Maree

19y · Female·bronchopneumonia due to cerebral anoxia due to neck compression (hanging)

…ed from hanging on 21 September 2006, three days after police attended her home in response to a domestic violence complaint. She had been in a 3-year relationship with Kenneth Bone, marked by intermittent violence perpe…

VIC2021

Finding into death of Thi Minh Phuong Nguyen

29y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity (gamma hydroxybutyrate, methylamphetamine, amphetamine, diaz…

A 29-year-old woman with a history of childhood and intimate partner violence died from mixed drug toxicity (GHB, methylamphetamine, amphetamine, diazepam). She had m…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemgamma hydroxybutyrate
VICcommunity2012-12-10

Finding into death of Lynette May Phillips

27y · Female·neck compression

27-year-old Lynette Phillips died from neck compression (strangulation) at the hands of her intimate partner Benjamin Pappas in February 2007. Lynette had a documented history of family violence, drug depen…

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VIChome2021-10-21

Finding into death of Catherine Claudia Thomas

66y · Female·Shotgun injury to the neck

…erine Thomas, aged 66, was fatally shot by her husband Mr Maurice Thomas in circumstances consistent with intimate partner homicide-suicide. The couple had been married for decades and both experienced declining health, …

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NSWhome2014-06-06

Inquest into the death of Leoni Chandrika FELIX

32y · Female·multiple sharp force wounds and blunt force injuries of the head inflicted by Ma…

…a homicide investigation rather than a medical error case, highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence. The coroner found evidence suggesting premeditation, including computer searches about covering up crime…

psychiatryforensic medicine
NSW2023-07-27

Inquest into the death of Sharon Edwards

55y · Female·The available evidence does not allow for any finding to be made as to the preci…

Sharon Edwards, a 55-year-old schoolteacher, died on or about 14 March 2015 as a result of interpersonal violence, ruled as homicide. Her estranged husband was convicted of her murder. She has not been found. The corone…

VIChome2020-06-05

Finding into death of Gregory Allen Floyd

43y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head

Gregory Allen Floyd, aged 43, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the killing of his partner Ora Holt. In the months preceding the deaths, Mr Floyd exhibited delusional beliefs that Ms Holt was havi…

general practicepsychologydiagnosticsystemcodeine
VIChome2017-02-17

Finding into death of James Peter Berias

34y · Male·Stab wound to the chest

A 34-year-old man died from a stab wound to the chest inflicted by his intimate partner during a family violence incident. The death occurred in the context of a turbulent relationship …

general practicepsychiatrymethamphetamine
NThome2016-09-21

Inquest into the death of Wendy Murphy

Female·Wendy Murphy: blunt head and chest trauma; Natalie McCormack: haemorrhage follow…

Two Aboriginal women in Alice Springs died from domestic violence after years of repeated assaults by intimate partners. Wendy Murphy, 36, was beaten to death by Stanley S…

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QLDcommunity2021-08-20

Dower, Sarahjane - Non-inquest findings

26y · Female·Neck injury due to stabbing

A 26-year-old woman was stabbed twice in the neck and fatally injured by her former de facto partner. Critical clinical and systemic failures preceded her death: her psychologist failed to notify police or …

psychologypsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationvenlafaxine
VIC2021-07-06

Finding into death of Simone Leslie Quinlan

33y · Female·Multiple Injuries

…year-old woman with a history of substance misuse and homelessness, was murdered on 25 August 2015 by her partner Brendan Neil and his associate Wayne Marmo in circumstances of intimate partner violence. The coroner ide…

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VIChome2022-10-06

Finding into death of Ozlem Karakoc

34y · Female·Drowning

…d 34, died by drowning on 14 July 2017 at her home in Dandenong, Victoria. She was murdered by her former intimate partner, Murat Davsanoglu, who held her underwater in a bathtub. Ms Karakoc had mild intellectual disabil…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemvenlafaxine
NSWhome2025-08-26

Inquest into the death of Valmai Jane Birch

34y · Female·Unascertained (possibilities: positional asphyxia, drowning, neck compression, d…

…ith a history of drug use, died between 9-21 March 2011 in circumstances that constituted homicide by her partner David Bagster. Her body was found face-down in a wheelie bin with restraints around her ankle and waist, …

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