Coronial

139 results for intimate partner violence perpetrator

SAcommunity2024-08-29

Coroner's Finding: May, Kunmanara

23y · Female·stab wound of the chest

Kunmanara May, aged 23, was killed by her partner SK in a domestic violence homicide in 2015. Multiple agencies—South Australia Police, Families SA, Aborig…

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VIChospital2025-07-22

Finding into death of Helena Zoe Broadbent

32y · Female·Head injuries in a motor vehicle incident

…Zoe Broadbent, a 32-year-old pregnant Aboriginal woman, died from severe head injuries sustained when her partner William Wilson drove off in a vehicle while she was partially inside it, causing her to be ejected onto t…

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VIChome2018-07-10

Finding into death of Pelelini Sooula

50y · Female·haemorrhagic shock and stab wounds to the back, chest and abdomen

A 50-year-old woman of Samoan descent was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner after leaving a violent relationship. She had sustained prior injuries including stab wounds on 26 Decemb…

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VIChome2022-07-21

Finding into death of Mrs A

78y · Female·Stab wounds to the chest

…nds to the forearm. Mr B was found unfit to stand trial. The coronial investigation found no prior family violence concerns and no prevention opportunities in the healthcare services involved. The case highlights the vul…

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QLDhome2022-06-27

Langham, Doreen Gail and Hely, Gary Matthew

49y · Female·Doreen Langham: combination of spleen injury and effects of fire; Gary Hely: eff…

Doreen Langham was killed by her intimate partner Gary Hely in an intimate partner homicide-suicide on 22 February 2021 in Queensland. The death wa…

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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;…

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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…

VICcommunity2018-03-14

Finding into death of C P

59y · Female·Gunshot injuries to the head

…ed from gunshot injuries to the head on 19 November 2021 in West Footscray, Victoria. She was shot by her partner, Philip Bracken, following an escalating pattern of physical and emotional family violence throughout the…

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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 …

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ACThome2018-02-28

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF TARA MAREE COSTIGAN

Female·Incised wounds to the neck and chest intentionally inflicted by Marcus Rappell, …

…tigan died on 28 February 2015 from incised wounds to her neck and chest deliberately inflicted by her ex-partner Marcus Rappell at her home in Calwell, ACT. The perpetrator was subsequently convicted and sentenced for …

VIChome2015-05-08

Finding into death of Preetika Sharma

35y · Female·homicide by smothering/suffocation, possibly facilitated by chloroform exposure

…mothering them between 28-29 April 2012. Key clinical lessons: (1) Health professionals should screen for intimate partner violence, particularly in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations where controll…

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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…

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VIChome2012

Finding into death of Peter Robert Williams

58y · Male·blood loss from a single stab wound to the chest resulting in cardiorespiratory …

Peter Robert Williams, aged 58, died from a single stab wound to the chest inflicted by his de facto partner Josina Johanna Pitt during a domestic altercation on 26 March 2012. The death resulted from massive blood…

TAS2019-07-03

Coroner's Finding: Eaton, Jodi Michelle

28y · Female·asphyxia due to neck compression or strangulation

…ssons regarding non-fatal strangulation as a risk factor for homicide. Dobson had a documented pattern of violence against women involving choking and throat compression, yet continued to evade serious legal consequences…

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NSWhome2020-06-05

Inquest into the death of Amelia BLAKE

22y · Female·combined effects of asphyxia and trauma to the head, face and neck

…a and blunt force trauma to the head, face and neck. The coroner found she was killed by her brief casual partner during an episode of interpersonal violence. No medical errors or healthcare system failures were identif…

TAShome2016-04-06

Coroner's Finding: Dawson, Aidan Andrew

21y · Male·Stab wound to left chest penetrating lung and heart, causing hypovolemic shock

Aidan Dawson, aged 21, died on 9 February 2013 from a stab wound inflicted by his de facto partner Dimity Brown during a violent home invasion. Intoxicated and aggressive, Dawson broke into her home, assa…

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VIChome2025-08-07

Finding into death of DCF

59y · Male·Multiple stab injuries

A 59-year-old man was fatally stabbed by his former partner in a context of longstanding family violence. The deceased had perpetrated significant violence against t…

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VIChome2011-10-18

Finding into death of Peter John Griffin

54y · Male·Hanging (self-inflicted), following the death of Lynette Ann Kent from stab woun…

Peter Griffin, aged 54, fatally stabbed his partner Lyn Kent and then hanged himself in November 2009 following relationship breakdown. The finding documents…

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VIChome2025

Finding into death of Ms HRZ

48y · Female·Neck compression secondary to hanging

… 48-year-old Turkish-born woman, died by suicide on Christmas Day 2020 after experiencing years of family violence. She first endured abuse from her ex-husband, then sexual coercion, assault, stalking and threats from an…

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SAcommunity2019-03-27

Coroner's Finding: AMOS Serina May

34y · Female·Blunt force trauma on a background of contributing ischaemic heart disease

A 34-year-old Aboriginal woman died from blunt force trauma inflicted by her domestic partner over a prolonged period. Critical failures in police coordination and communication systems delayed appre…

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