Coronial

192 results for domestic homicide

NSW2016-08-19

Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Cheryl ARDLER

40y · Female·Medical cause cannot be determined; manner of death: homicide by person(s) unkno…

…013 but is believed to have died between 5-25 December 2012. The evidence established a pattern of severe domestic violence perpetrated by her partner Dennis French, including witnessed assaults and stabbing injuries wit…

TAShome2022-06-10

Coroner's Finding: Geertsema, Darlene Avis

30y · Female·Injuries inflicted by John Shepherd; pathological cause unable to be determined

…children), and was the last person to see her alive. Key clinical/forensic lessons: early intervention in domestic violence relationships; the danger of intimate partner violence escalation; importance of thorough invest…

alcohol
QLDhome2012-06-21

Gold Coast Murder Suicide

Unknown·Multiple causes: Antony Way died from stab wounds to neck and trunk; Tania Simps…

… repeated unwanted contact. The coroner found he manifested 9 of 12 key risk factors for intimate partner homicide, including separation, stalking, depression, threats, and obsession with proving the victim's new relatio…

psychologycommunicationsystem
NSWcommunity2018-11-02

Inquest into the death of Marlon Shawn McDonald

42y · Male·Cause of death remains unknown

…allenges in missing person cases involving individuals with complex backgrounds including drug addiction, domestic violence, and involvement in criminal networks. Key clinical considerations relate to substance abuse dis…

methamphetamine
NSWhome2014-06-06

Inquest into the death of Leoni Chandrika FELIX

32y · Female·multiple sharp force wounds and blunt force injuries of the head inflicted by Ma…

…led by her ex-husband through multiple stab wounds and blunt force injuries. This case, while primarily a homicide investigation rather than a medical error case, highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence. …

psychiatryforensic medicine
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 …

…nvolving Coulson, including threats of violence and stalking behaviour. Educational initiatives regarding domestic violence recognition in schools were recommended.

forensic medicinesystem
TAS2019-07-03

Coroner's Finding: Eaton, Jodi Michelle

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

…ion identified critical clinical and legal lessons 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 …

emergency medicineforensic medicinesystemalcohol
NSWhome2023-04-26

Inquest into the death of Trudy Michelle Dreyer

49y · Female·Multiple shotgun wounds to the chest and back of head

Trudy Michelle Dreyer, 49, died from multiple shotgun wounds inflicted by her partner during a domestic incident on 19 September 2019. The couple had relationship difficulties and attended family support servi…

VIChome2012-09-21

Finding into death of Angelica Rosa

20y · Female·MULTIPLE STAB WOUNDS TO NECK, THORAX AND ABDOMEN

…Victoria. The death resulted from multiple stab wounds to the neck, thorax and abdomen inflicted during a domestic violence incident. In the weeks preceding her death, Angelica experienced escalating abuse including prop…

NSW2026-03-20

Inquest into the death of Ronen Veinstein

40y · Male·Unknown - cause of death could not be determined

…property, vehicle, and DNA matching proved inconclusive. The coroner recommended referral to the Unsolved Homicide Squad for continued investigation. This case has no direct clinical implications but represents a complex…

heroin
TAShome2015-07-29

Coroner's Finding: Wilton, Meagan & Eyles, Benjamin

shotgun wounds to chest and arm (homicide)

…y on 16 December 2012 in Hamilton, Tasmania. Daley and Wilton had been in a relationship marked by mutual domestic violence allegations until July 2012. After their breakup, Wilton began a relationship with Eyles. Daley,…

communicationsystem
VIC2021-09-22

Finding into death of Ruth Ridley

58y · Female·homicide of unknown causes

…coroner found on the balance of probabilities that Mr Ridley was involved in her death, which constituted homicide of unknown cause. The case involved an extensive history of family violence with at least 11 serious risk…

QLDhome2019-04-04

Blackmore, Rinabel Tiglao - Non-inquest findings

44y · Female·Head injury sustained when exiting a moving vehicle

… woman died from head injuries after exiting a moving vehicle travelling at 100 km/h during an episode of domestic violence. Ms Blackmore had reported non-lethal strangulation and threats to police 40 hours before her de…

forensic medicineparamedicinecommunicationsystem
NSW2016-06-10

Inquest into the deaths of Ranjit Singh and Sandeep Thind

38y · Male·hanging in custody

…ased risk tools are poorly designed and of limited utility. Singh attempted suicide immediately after the homicide but later denied suicidal ideation during placement assessment, leading to standard one-out cell placemen…

psychiatrycorrectional healthsystemdelay
NSWhospital2019-12-20

Inquest into the death of Blair DALTON

35y · Female·hypoxic brain injury, with strangulation being an antecedent cause

…rreversible brain injury. Life support was withdrawn on 28 September 2017. The death was determined to be homicide. This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence escalation. Clinical lessons include r…

emergency medicineintensive care
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…

…d threats. Critical clinical lessons include: the GP who treated both parties documented neither reported domestic violence or mental health concerns despite documented threats of suicide and homicide. Lyn was advised by…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystem
QLDhome2022-07-12

Jack - Non-inquest findings

41y · Male·Stab wound to the chest

Jack, a 41-year-old man with extensive history of domestic violence perpetration across multiple relationships, died from a stab wound to the chest inflicted by his…

forensic medicinecorrectional healthcommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
TAShome2018-02-05

Coroner's Finding: Dunk, Michael & Johnson, Elishka

Unknown·Michael William Dunk: gunshot wounds to upper abdomen and head. Elishka Dawn Joh…

This finding concerns two deaths arising from a domestic tragedy involving relationship breakdown. Michael William Dunk (46) was shot by his de facto partner Elis…

forensic medicinegeneral practiceoxazepam
QLDhome2019-05-16

SW - Non-inquest findings

26y · Female·Multiple sharp force injuries of limbs, trunk and head; alcohol intoxication

… by her intimate partner IN after a prolonged drinking session. At the time of death, SW was subject to a domestic violence protection order against IN, who was on court-ordered parole following a prior assault on her wi…

systemdelayalcohol
NSW2025-11-27

Inquest into the deaths of Lilie James and Paul Thijssen

21; 23y · Female; male·Lilie: multiple blunt force injuries to the head and neck. Paul: multiple blunt …

…l stalking on 7 occasions, and deliberate planning of the attack. The coroner found this was premeditated homicide in the context of domestic violence and gendered violence. No prior warning signs were evident to colleag…

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