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WAcommunity2026-03-30

Inquest into the Deaths of Terry James CZERNOWSKI and Lachlan Richard Francis BOWLES

25y · Male·Gunshot injury to the head (Lachlan); gunshot injuries to head and chest (Terry)

… found Lachlan likely had undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder and was experiencing severe depression and anxiety with suicidal ideation. No clear motive for shooting Terry was established. The coroner recommended WA Po…

cannabis
TAScommunity2020-07-17

Coroner's Finding: Lyons, Matthew Clayton

47y · Male·mixed prescription drug toxicity (quetiapine, olanzapam, lorazepam and diazepam)

Matthew Clayton Lyons, a 47-year-old man with longstanding schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and substance abuse history, died from mixed prescription drug toxicity (quetiapine, olanzapam, lorazepa…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemquetiapine
VICcommunity2014-12-17

Finding into death of Paul Kanis

38y · Male·Organizing pneumonia with loculated pleural effusion in the setting of drug use …

…form Dr H., who was concurrently prescribing multiple benzodiazepines including clonazepam (off-label for anxiety). This dangerous drug combination—methadone plus benzodiazepines—occurred without either doctor's full kn…

general practiceaddiction medicinecommunicationsystemmethadone
VICaged care2016-06-07

Finding into death of Margaret Jane Gardiner

70y · Female·bronchopneumonia

…ied from bronchopneumonia while an involuntary inpatient at an aged psychiatry unit. She had longstanding anxiety, depression, and eating disorder with recent significant physical and mental health deterioration. Pneumo…

psychiatrygeriatric medicinesertraline
NSWhome2026-04-21

Inquest into the death of Michael

28y · Male·In keeping with Hanging

A 28-year-old man with a history of depression, anxiety, and previous self-harm died by hanging during a police response to a domestic violence incident. Police …

emergency medicineparamedicinesystemcommunicationvenlafaxine
VIC2022-10-10

Finding into death of Muhammad Jaffar Hassan

45y · Male·Plastic bag asphyxia

…ng the death of his partner Ms Fatima Batool. Clinical assessment in MAP and MRC indicated depression and anxiety with initial P1/S3 ratings, downgraded to P2/S4 by 24 July 2018. Mental health care met minimum standards…

psychiatryforensic medicinesystemcommunication
QLDcommunity2012-09-14

Isles, MIchael

58y · Male·gunshot wounds

…n in August 2008, and placed on extended sick leave during which he received treatment for depression and anxiety. Despite improvements in his mental health and clearance to return to work via a graduated return-to-work…

general practicepsychiatrysystemcommunicationfluoxetine
VIChome2011-11-18

Finding into death of Michael George Pichler

57y · Male·injuries sustained in a fall from height

Michael George Pichler, aged 57, died from injuries sustained in a fall from the 9th floor of an apartment building on Spring Street, Melbourne, on 19 August 2010. Mr Pichler had experienced significant financial losses …

general practicepsychologysertraline
VICcommunity2020-12-09

Finding into death of Maggie Rose Bant

20y · Female·Plastic bag asphyxia with inhalation of helium

A 20-year-old woman with a history of depression, anxiety, and self-harm died by helium inhalation asphyxia. She had been treated by her GP with antidepressants an…

general practicepsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationsertraline
VIC2016-08-08

Finding into death of Sunil Beniwal

36y · Male·Multiple injuries from motor vehicle collision

… orders, and was referred to family violence services. Mr Beniwal had a documented history of depression, anxiety, and previous suicidal ideation. Following their separation in September 2014 and a trip to India where M…

psychiatrypsychologymirtazapine
SAhome2024-09-02

Coroner's Finding: Woods, Travis John

36y · Male·hanging

Travis John Woods, 36, died by hanging while on home detention bail in South Australia on 10 February 2021, classified as a death in custody. He had a long history of methamphetamine dependence, unresolved trauma, PTSD, …

forensic medicinegeneral practicemethamphetamine
VIC2011-10-05

Finding into death of Stuart Hill

40y · Male·drug overdose (propofol)

Stuart Hill, a 40-year-old anaesthetic and recovery nurse at the Alfred Hospital with a history of anxiety and depression, died by intentional drug overdose using propofol and rocuronium obtained from his workpla…

anaesthesiapsychiatrypropofol
VIChospital2016-06-24

Finding into death of Wendy Elizabeth Pennycuick

65y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia following emergency laparotomy for incarcerated umbilical h…

…ent aspiration pneumonia. Despite appropriate management including ICU consultation, the patient's severe anxiety, agitation, pain, and comorbidities led to clinical deterioration. The coroner found the healthcare provi…

colorectal surgeryintensive care
VIChome2024-07-26

Finding into death of Mr KE

36y · Male·Neck compression secondary to hanging

A 36-year-old man with a history of depression, anxiety, and alcohol dependence died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic following job loss. He presented to …

general practicepsychologysystemcommunicationsertraline
VIC2022-02-01

Finding into death of Travis Thomas Young

42y · Male·hanging

A 42-year-old prisoner with generalised anxiety disorder and chronic tinnitus causing significant distress died by suicide while incarcerated. In the mon…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemdelaymethadone
WAcommunity2026-05-27

Inquest into the Death of David GRAY

58y · Male·Gunshot injury to the abdomen

…opriately given the perceived threat. David had been stressed by job loss, financial concerns, and health anxiety about possible prostate cancer. The coroner made no adverse findings regarding police conduct but emphasi…

emergency medicineforensic medicine
SAhospital2025-07-03

Coroner's Finding: Provis, Adam James

50y · Male·in-hospital cardiac arrest on a background of seizures and atheroembolic cerebro…

A 50-year-old man with bipolar affective disorder, hypertension, anxiety, depression and history of alcohol abuse died from in-hospital cardiac arrest on a background of seizures…

psychiatryneurologythiamine
TAShome2025-05-06

Coroner's Finding: de-identified YZ

59y · Male·Shotgun wound to the head

A 59-year-old man with a work-related shoulder injury developed anxiety and depression, later expressing suicidal ideation during mental health treatment. His general practition…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemescitalopram
VIChome2024

Finding into death of TMP

33y · Male·Argon gas and plastic bag asphyxia

…using a plastic bag and cylinders purchased from a hardware retailer. He had long-standing depression and anxiety, experienced relationship breakdown and custody disputes with his ex-partner, and expressed suicidal idea…

general practicepsychiatry
VIC2021-10-21

Finding into death of BCA

26y · Male·neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

…lly forgetting to collect it, then reporting ongoing non-compliance). Prison staff noted mood changes and anxiety but did not identify suicide risk. The coroner found the clinical management was appropriate by current s…

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