Coronial

51 results for separation anxiety disorder

QLDcommunity2021-09-10

Lock, Karina May and Lock, Stephen Glenn - Non-inquest findings

49y · Female and male·Gunshot wound to head inflicted by spouse

Karina Lock was fatally shot by her husband Stephen Lock in a murder-suicide at a McDonald's restaurant on 10 September 2015. The coroner identified multiple systemic failures that failed to protect Ms Lock despite her h…

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TAScommunity2022-01-28

Coroner's Finding: AZ 2022 TASCD 60

16y · Male·Multiple blunt traumatic injuries from fall from height

A 16-year-old boy with depression and suicidal ideation was discharged from an inpatient adolescent mental health facility in Victoria after 20 days. Two days later, he died by suicide at a cliff location he had previous…

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VIChospital2022-04-11

Finding into death of C J

22y · Male·Hanging

A 22-year-old man with depression, alcohol addiction, and recent significant losses (parents, sister, friend) presented to Frankston ED on 14 January 2018 with active suicidal ideation and a specific plan to hang himself…

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NSWcommunity2022-09-16

Inquest into the disappearance of CD

36y · Male·Cannot be determined

CD, aged 36, disappeared on 17 June 2019 after exhibiting significant mental health deterioration, recent suicidal ideation, paranoia, alcohol abuse, and relationship breakdown. The coroner found sufficient evidence that…

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VICcommunity2021-03-10

Finding into death of Jack David watson

26y · Male·Plastic bag asphyxia in the setting of a vitiated atmosphere with inert gases

Jack Watson, 26, died by intentional asphyxiation with inert gas on 2 August 2016. He had a long history of mental health issues including ADHD, depression and suicidal ideation. Following acute psychiatric admission to …

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VICcommunity2024-12-16

Finding into death of C L

53y · Male·Cervical spine distraction and hanging

A 53-year-old man with chronic treatment-resistant depression and chronic suicidality was admitted to Northern Hospital following a serious suicide attempt. He was assessed as high-risk but discharged after 19 days with …

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NSW2011-12-19

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Male·Suicide: hanging (Al-Akabi, Saunders); diving from balcony (Rauluni)

…orating mental health; mental health protocols were not followed, his diagnosis was incorrect (Adjustment Disorder rather than Major Depressive Disorder), and requests for transfer were ignored. David Saunders (UK nation…

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VIC2025-07-04

Finding into death of Brent Reker

35y · Male·Hanging

Brent Reker, a 35-year-old prisoner with extensive history of suicide attempts (including hanging, overdose, and self-harm), died by hanging in Forbes Unit at Ravenhall Corrections Centre on 12 December 2019, approximate…

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QLD2025-09-08

Inquest into the death of Gina Valera

49y · Female·Hanging

…al ideation but discharged with improved mood. Mental health assessments at the correctional centre noted anxiety but assessed her as low risk following her denial of suicidal thoughts. Clinical records indicate shortco…

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WA2022-07-15

Inquest into the Death of Sarwan Hekmat Salman AL JHELIE

21y · Male·complications of ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

Sarwan Al Jhelie, a 21-year-old Iraqi-born man in immigration detention, died by suicide on 5 September 2018 after hanging himself. He had a history of trauma, depression, drug abuse, and prior self-harm and overdose att…

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NSWcommunity2026-03-30

Inquest into the deaths of Noah and Wayne Smith

Male·Gunshot wounds to the head

This inquest examined deaths of Noah Smith (15) and Wayne Smith (58) on 1 June 2023. Wayne had 20-year history of chronic depression and suicidal ideation, including severe crisis in May 2020 with suicide plans. He recov…

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