Coronial

643 results for suicide by hanging

SAhome2011-04-07

Coroner's Finding: LEE Troy Thomas and MATTHEWS Scott Leslie

Troy Thomas Lee: acute neck compression due to hanging; Scott Leslie Matthews: m…

Two men died by suicide while on home detention bail awaiting trial. Troy Thomas Lee (38, hanging) and Scott Leslie Matthews (23,…

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WA2003-03-07

Inquest into the Death of slater

28y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

Evan Charles Slater, 28, died by ligature compression of the neck (hanging) in Cell D7, Unit 10 of Hakea Prison on 12 March 2001. He was on remand facing assault and restraining or…

psychiatrycorrectional healthcommunicationsystemanti-depressant medication
QLD2007-05-16

Davis, Jodie Maree

24y · Female·hypoxic brain damage due to cardiac arrest due to hanging

Jodie Maree Davis, aged 24, died by suicide in Townsville Correctional Centre in May 2002. She had a long history of self-harm dating from age 15, in…

psychiatrypsychologysystemcommunication
NSW2015-07-15

Inquest into the death of SW

42y · Male·Hanging

A 42-year-old male prisoner with a history of alcohol dependence, PTSD, and epilepsy died by intentional hanging in Cessnock Correctional Centre. Mental health assessments on reception and during detention found no sui…

psychiatrypsychologythiamine
NSW2024-03-06

Inquest into the death of WM

59y · Male·Hanging

A 59-year-old man serving a life sentence died by hanging in his segregation cell at Lithgow Correctional Centre on 2-3 April 2020. He had a history of depression,…

psychiatryforensic medicinesystemmirtazapine
SAhome2025-11-27

Coroner's Finding: Gifford, Paul Douglas

36y · Male·acute neck compression due to hanging

Paul Douglas Gifford, aged 36, died by hanging while on home detention bail. He had a long history of substance abuse (methamphetamine, opioids), mental…

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VIC2022-11-23

Finding into death of Gerald Van Der Werf

56y · Male·Consistent with hanging

…hropology identified a 'Hangman's fracture' (bilateral neural arch fractures of the axis) consistent with hanging. DNA analysis confirmed identity. The coroner made definitive findings that Van Der Werf died by hanging,…

forensic medicine
NSW2026-05-01

Inquest into the death of PE

53y · Male·Hanging

PE, aged 53, died by hanging in Parklea Correctional Centre on 3 February 2024, four days after entering custody for the first time on…

general practicepsychiatrysystemdelay
QLD2018-06-20

Holstein, Zachary James David

23y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to hanging

Zachary James David Holstein, age 23, died by suicide by hanging in Woodford Correctional Centre on 8 February 2016 (declared extinct 12 February 2016). He had…

psychiatrycorrectional healthdelaysystemmirtazapine
VIChome2025-08-13

Finding into death of Lillian Rose Thomas

21y · Female·Compression of the neck secondary to hanging

Lillian Rose Thomas, 21, died by hanging on 17 November 2021 at her home in Kyabram, Victoria. She had complex mental health conditions including …

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VIChome2020-12-30

Finding into death of Brett Jeffrey McDonnell

35y · Male·Hanging

Brett McDonnell, a 36-year-old man, died by hanging in January 2018 while subject to a Community Corrections Order and facing pending criminal charges. He ha…

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NSWcommunity2020-11-16

Inquest into the death of D B

39y · Male·Self-inflicted death by hanging

A 39-year-old man with longstanding Bipolar I Disorder died by hanging on 28 December 2017, shortly after police attended a domestic disturbance at his mother's home. He had ex…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
VIChome2012-09-07

Finding into death of Anthony John King

65y · Male·Hanging

Anthony John King, a 65-year-old professional bus driver, died by hanging on 2-3 December 2011 after being intercepted for drink-driving. Police found him with a blood alcohol con…

TAScommunity2023-05-19

Coroner's Finding: Kirkwood, Jordan Thomas

19y · Male·hypoxic brain injury following asphyxia due to hanging

Jordan Kirkwood, a 19-year-old male, died by hanging on 30 April 2019 after being admitted to a newly established community-based mental health program (MHHIT…

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SAhospital2016-07-13

Coroner's Finding: NOAKES Geoffrey Scott

43y · Male·acute neck compression due to hanging

Geoffrey Noakes, a 43-year-old man with a long history of depression and suicide attempts, was detained under the Mental Health Act on 19 February 2013 after multiple suicide attempts (k…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationolanzapine
NSWprison2025-09-10

Inquest into the death of RD

70y · Male·death by hanging, self-inflicted

A 70-year-old man died by hanging in prison while serving a sentence for child sexual offences. He had previously attempted suicide in 2017…

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WAmental health- 11 April 2014

Inquest into the Death of Gregory Laurence HUNT

53y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

Gregory Laurence Hunt, a 53-year-old man with chronic schizophrenia, died by suicide at Graylands Hospital while an involuntary patient. He hanged himself using a shower hose in a bathroom o…

psychiatryemergency medicinesystem
SA2020-05-08

Coroner's Finding: ALI Safar

25y · Male·compression of the neck due to hanging

Safar Ali, a 25-year-old remand prisoner, died by hanging in his cell at Yatala Labour Prison on 10 April 2015. He had been remanded in custody following charges o…

VIChome2014-11-28

Finding into death of Stephanie Jean Winberg

18y · Female·Compression of the neck in circumstances of hanging

…sorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder following a friend's death, died by hanging on 16 October 2009. She was receiving appropriate psychotherapy and psychiatric care with regular monitor…

psychiatrypsychologyfluoxetine
VIChome2021-07-30

Finding into death of GAMcM

45y · Male·Hanging

A 45-year-old man with depression died by hanging after experiencing significant workplace stress. He had consulted his GP in October 2014 regarding grief …

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