Coronial

192 results for domestic homicide

VIChome2022-07-06

Finding into death of Mathew Edward Moroney

46y · Male·Shotgun wound to the neck

…mily violence deaths, found no missed opportunities for intervention or prevention. The death was ruled a homicide by shotgun wound to the neck. No clinical or preventable medical factors were identified.

VIChome2022-04-07

Finding into death of Ms AA

31y · Female·Blunt head trauma

…rtance of recognising subtle relationship control behaviours and the unpredictability of intimate partner homicide in early relationships.

TAShome2024-07-29

Coroner's Finding: Hawkes, Michael John

70y · Male·head, neck and chest wounds inflicted by Robert Harold Gerard

…clinical medical error, diagnostic failure, or healthcare system issues. The death resulted from criminal homicide.

SAhome2012-01-23

Coroner's Finding: HAYWARD Robyn Eileen and DURANCE Edwin Raymond

45y · Female·Robyn Eileen Hayward: gunshot wound to the head; Edwin Raymond Durance: gunshot …

This inquest examined two deaths from gunshot wounds in domestic violence context. Robyn Hayward (45 years) was shot by her estranged partner Edwin Durance (62 years), wh…

proceduralcommunicationalcohol
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 …

systemdelayalcohol
NSWhome2025-08-26

Inquest into the death of Valmai Jane Birch

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

…year-old woman with 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 an…

forensic medicinemorphine
SAhome2020-02-10

Coroner's Finding: DAILLER Graziella and MUIR Dion Wayne

48y · Female and male·Ms Dailler: blunt head trauma and multiple sharp force injuries including stab w…

This inquest examined the deaths of two people in a violent domestic relationship. Ms Dailler, aged 48, was killed by her partner Mr Muir through blunt force trauma and stab …

emergency medicineforensic medicinecommunicationsystemalcohol
NSW2020-06-24

Inquest into the death of Preethi REDDY

32y · Female·combined effects of blunt force head injury and stab wounds to the neck and back

…ical negligence, diagnostic error, or healthcare system failures. Rather, it is a coronial finding into a homicide by a known person, as required by law. The case highlights the tragic consequences of intimate partner vi…

VIChome2022-07-21

Finding into death of Mrs A

78y · Female·Stab wounds to the chest

Mrs A, 78, was fatally stabbed by her husband Mr B in their Melbourne home in November 2019. Mr B had documented mild cognitive impairment diagnosed in 2017-2018, with progressive deterioration observed by family in the …

general practiceforensic medicine
VIChome2015-12-09

Finding into death of Catherine Elizabeth Browning

47y · Female·Stab wounds to the chest and neck

…ere no prior reports of violence and no requests for assistance. The case highlights the elevated risk of homicide at relationship separation and the importance of mental health support and family awareness during this v…

forensic medicinerestavit
QLDhome2015-10-23

Robertson, Elsie May

39y · Female·Blunt force trauma to the head, on a background of alcohol and cannabis toxicity

Elsie May Robertson, 39, died from blunt force trauma to the head sustained during domestic violence by her partner James Grannigan on 6 March 2013. She had consumed alcohol and cannabis. Police re…

systemdelayalcohol
NSWcommunity2025-12-09

Inquest into the deaths of Lynette Thompson and Alan Fletcher

58y · Female; male·Lynette: Thermal injuries (extensive burns) and complications thereof; Alan: Nec…

Two related deaths from domestic violence murder-suicide. Lynette Thompson (58, Aboriginal woman) died from severe burns inflicted by her …

communicationsystempetrol
VIChome2020-06-23

Finding into death of Karen Elda Belej

31y · Female·Single contact range gunshot wound to the head

Karen Belej, 31, was fatally shot by her de facto partner Brandon Osborn during a family violence incident on 1 May 2016 in rural Victoria. Osborn, a prohibited firearm possessor following a family violence intervention …

SAcommunity2014-07-07

Coroner's Finding: ABRAHIMZADEH Zahra

44y · Female·incised wound to the chest with superior pulmonary artery injury

…h by her estranged husband Ziaolleh in March 2010 at a Persian New Year event. Despite reporting repeated domestic violence to police in February 2009, Ziaolleh was never arrested, charged, or even formally interviewed o…

diagnosticcommunication
VIChospital2015-10-30

Finding into death of Avjit Singh

31y · Male·Complications of burns

… body) sustained during a violent incident on 4 October 2012. He had been involved in a relationship with domestic violence and control, including alleged rape and false imprisonment of his wife Sargun Ragi. Following he…

emergency medicineintensive care
VIChome2021-08-12

Finding into death of M J

37y · Male·Acute external and internal blood loss from single stab wound to upper left ches…

MWJ, aged 37, was fatally stabbed by his intimate partner EW on 24 December 2016 during an escalating domestic argument. The coroner identified significant systemic failures in Community Corrections management of bot…

general practicepsychiatrysystemcommunicationmethamphetamine
VIChome2021-10-15

Finding into death of Nikita Chawla

23y · Female·Multiple head and neck injuries

Nikita Chawla, a 23-year-old woman, was killed by her husband Parminder Singh on 9 January 2015 following the discovery of her relationship with a male colleague. Singh had risk factors including substance abuse (alcohol…

NSWhome2017-11-16

Inquest into the death of Sandra Deacon

59y · Female·blunt force head trauma

…ple axe blows to the head by Garry Weigand on 30 September or 1 October 2014 at Budgewoi, NSW. This was a homicide case. Key clinical and systemic issues identified include: Weigand's deteriorating mental health (paranoi…

forensic medicinepsychiatrysystemantipsychotic medication
QLDcommunity2014-03-21

Birt, Dulcie Isabelle

31y · Female·Consequences of an undetermined assault

…ikely following a violent argument. Gwilliams subsequently disposed of her body in bushland. Key lessons: domestic violence perpetrators may fabricate elaborate accounts; forensic engineering analysis of crash dynamics a…

forensic medicinecocaine
QLDcommunity2021-09-10

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

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

…multiple systemic failures that failed to protect Ms Lock despite her help-seeking, including: inadequate domestic violence screening by primary health care providers despite clear indicators; failure to refer Ms Lock to…

general practicepsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationcannabis
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