Coronial

274 results for amphetamine use

SAcommunity2000-12-11

Coroner's Finding: SABINO Joseph Manuel

36y · Male·Cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion

A 36-year-old man died from cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion. He had injected methylamphetamine and subsequently engaged in intense physical acti…

emergency medicineforensic medicinemethamphetamine
VICcommunity2017-09-13

Finding into death of Adam Slomczewski

44y · Male·Cardiac arrhythmia in the setting of struggle, neck compression and amphetamine …

Adam Slomczewski, a 44-year-old man with a history of illicit drug use, died from cardiac arrhythmia triggered by struggle, neck compression, and amphetamine use. He entered a wo…

methamphetamine
WAcommunity2005-06-09

Inquest into the Death of Richard Stanley Tauwhare

25y · Male·gastro-intestinal haemorrhage due to erosive gastritis in association with acute…

…y 2002 from gastro-intestinal haemorrhage due to erosive gastritis in association with acute-on-chronic amphetamine toxicity. He had consumed a large dose of methylamphetamine (3.9 mg/L blood level), which caused aggres…

methamphetamine
SA2016-09-22

Coroner's Finding: HENEKER Scott Maxwell

36y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during restrain…

…rdiac arrest occurring during physical restraint by a homeowner. The deceased had entered the homeowner's house without permission while experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms (paranoia, delusions) likely triggered by …

psychiatryemergency medicinedelaycommunicationmethamphetamine
VICcommunity2023-06-05

Finding into death of Brad Anthony Godressi

40y · Male·Cardiomyopathy in the setting of immersion and amphetamine use

…ly discharged against medical advice from ICU, died from cardiomyopathy in the setting of immersion and amphetamine use while operating a boat on Port Phillip Bay. He had consumed amphetamine, which can precipitate card…

cardiologyintensive caresystemdelayamphetamine
QLDcommunity2007-02-12

Eddy, Michael John

26y · Male·Restraint asphyxia compounded by the effects of amphetamine abuse and extreme ex…

Michael Eddy, a 26-year-old amphetamine user with a criminal history, died from restraint asphyxia compounded by amphetamine effects and extrem…

forensic medicinetoxicologyproceduralcommunicationamphetamine
WAcommunity2015-04-05

Inquest into the Death of Thomas Charles WILLIAMS

37y · Male·Immersion (drowning)

…ortem examination showed fluid-laden lungs consistent with drowning. The deceased had a long history of amphetamine use and previous asthma-like symptoms following drug use. Methylamphetamine was present at recreational…

pathologyforensic medicinemethamphetamine
WAcommunity

Inquest into the Death of Dean Anthony POLLARD

41y · Male·unknown

Dean Anthony Pollard was a 41-year-old man with a long history of schizophrenia and amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder who disappeared in May-June 2010 and is presumed dead. He had multiple psych…

psychiatryemergency medicinesystemcommunicationmethamphetamine
VICcommunity2017-07-07

Finding into death of SO

27y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity

A 27-year-old man with polysubstance abuse disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and borderline personality disorder died from mixed drug toxicity (…

psychiatryaddiction medicinedischargesystemheroin
TAScommunity2017-04-24

Coroner's Finding: Plowright, Ben Wara 2017 TASCD 159

20y · Male·drowning

…ing in the South Esk River near Perth, Tasmania on 30 May 2015. He had consumed significant alcohol and amphetamine at a social gathering and became agitated after a brief interaction with friends. He walked toward the …

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WAprison- 20 March 2014

Inquest into the Death of Anthony Nigel AXTELL

38y · Male·Heart failure in a man with dilated cardiomyopathy and focal severe coronary art…

Anthony Axtell, a 38-year-old man with severe dilated cardiomyopathy from amphetamine use, died of heart failure while in prison custody. Initially treated successfully in 2002 with recover…

cardiologycardiothoracic surgerymedicationsystemamphetamine
NT2000-09-15

Inquest into the death of Glen Anthony Huitson and Rodney William Ansell

37y · Male·Sergeant Huitson: gunshot wound to chest and abdomen; Ansell: multiple gunshot w…

…dent on 3 August 1999 where Rodney Ansell, a man suffering from deteriorating mental health and chronic amphetamine abuse, opened fire on the Stuart Highway killing Sergeant Glen Huitson and wounding three civilians. An…

psychiatryforensic medicinesystemamphetamine
NTcommunity2012-08-03

Inquest into the death of Geoffrey James Hewitt

44y · Male·undetermined; possibly multiple internal injuries from collision, acute myocardi…

…scene. No autopsy was performed due to cultural objections upheld by the court. Toxicology revealed methamphetamine, amphetamine, and ephedrine in his blood, and 100g of cannabis was found in the vehicle. The coroner co…

forensic medicineemergency medicinemethamphetamine
NSWhome2015-08-04

Inquest into the death of David Luc MONLUN

48y · Male·multi drug toxicity (GHB and methyl-amphetamine)

…onlun, a 48-year-old businessman, died on 30 May 2011 from multi-drug toxicity involving GHB and methyl-amphetamine. The inquest determined his death occurred in suspicious circumstances. He was found deceased in his ap…

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VIChome2013-12-31

Finding into death of Brian William Bottomley

32y · Male·Gunshot wound to the neck

Brian Bottomley, 32, was shot and killed by Wayne Joannou on 2 February 2005 after being accused of informing police about an unregistered car transaction. Joannou discharged one shot from a black handgu…

amphetamine
QLDcommunity2009-06-19

Hatch, Clay

34y · Male·gunshot wound to the neck

Clay Hatch, aged 34, with longstanding schizophrenia and recent amphetamine use, became acutely psychotic and took a supermarket cashier hostage at knifepoint after attempting to …

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemamphetamine
TAShospital2023-04-14

Coroner's Finding: Hardie, Nathan John

41y · Male·Multiple injuries to head, trunk and limb sustained in motorised bicycle collisi…

… legal limit) on the wrong side of the road at approximately 60 km/h in darkness without lights. Recent amphetamine and cannabis use was detected. He swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and struck the rear of a parked …

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SAhospital2026-02-26

Coroner's Finding: Lowery, Nahuel Sebastian

41y · Male·Acute liver failure with contributing Castleman's disease

…failure while on home detention. He had variable compliance with antiretroviral therapy, exacerbated by amphetamine use disorder and mental health issues. During detention, he declined in health but Department for Corre…

infectious diseasesintensive careantiretroviral therapy
TAS2016-11-10

Coroner's Finding: Hickman, Peter

36y · Male·Multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash; major head trauma with injury…

…co railings and roadside structures, and flipped. Post-mortem and ante-mortem toxicology revealed methylamphetamine in potentially toxic range, alongside amphetamine, alprazolam and methadone. The coroner found his loss…

methamphetamine
QLD2017-09-11

Mr D

36y · Male·mixed drug toxicity including heroin and methamphetamine

A 36-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use died from mixed drug toxicity involving heroin and methamphetamine. He was recently released on parole and …

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