Coronial
TAScommunity2018-06-12

Coroner's Finding: Osborn, James Lee

62y · Male·drowning

James Lee Osborn, aged 62, died by drowning in the Derwent River on 30 June 2016 after a rapid deterioration in mental health. He had a long history of depression but experienced acute decompensation with paranoid delusi…

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TASprison2024-04-18

Coroner's Finding: Gerard, Robert Harold

48y · Male·Hanging (partially suspended hanging using shoelaces as ligature)

Robert Harold Gerard, aged 48, died by hanging in Risdon Prison in May 2022 while on remand for serious charges. He had paranoid schizophrenia, a long history of substance abuse, and was experiencing depression and suici…

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VIChome2024-01-11

Finding into death of Madeline Jane Howe

20y · Female·Complications of neck compression in the setting of partial suspension

Madeline Howe, a 20-year-old Aboriginal woman, died by suicide on 8 May 2019 following partial suspension. She had experienced significant trauma including parental separation, family violence, and her brother's death by…

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VIChome2023-10-10

Finding into death of Abdurrahman Coskun

53y · Male·Neck compression in the circumstances of hanging

A 53-year-old man with sudden-onset major depression died by hanging after being discharged from acute mental health crisis services. He presented with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation with vague plans, and failed …

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VICcommunity2021-06-28

Finding into death of Hassan Khalif Shire Ali

74; 30y · Male; male·Sestilio Malaspina: stab wound to the chest; Hassan Khalif Shire Ali: gunshot wo…

A 74-year-old Italian-Australian, Sisto Malaspina, was fatally stabbed during a terrorist attack in Melbourne's CBD on 9 November 2018. Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, aged 30, detonated an improvised explosive device in his ve…

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VICcommunity2021-06-28

Finding into death of Sestilio Malaspina

74; 30y · Male; male·Sestilio Malaspina: stab wound to the chest. Hassan Khalif Shire Ali: gunshot wo…

On 9 November 2018, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali committed a premeditated ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Bourke Street, Melbourne, using an improvised explosive device in his vehicle followed by a knife assault. He fatally…

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WAhospital2019-05-24

Inquest into the Death of Melanie Reanna TREGONNING

31y · Female·incised wounds to the neck and arms

A 31-year-old illustrator with a recent onset of acute depression and suicidal ideation attended Fremantle Hospital ED via ambulance after GP referral on 12 May 2014. She had made a suicide attempt at a beach two days ea…

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