Coronial

141 results for domestic violence injuries

NTcommunity2024

Inquest into the death of Domestic violence victim (Bush Camp, Karama)

47y · Female·Multiple blunt force injuries

A 47-year-old Aboriginal woman died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained during a prolonged violent attack by her domestic partner at a bush camp in Karama, NT on 17 Ja…

forensic medicineemergency medicinecommunicationsystemalcohol
TAShome2022-06-10

Coroner's Finding: Geertsema, Darlene Avis

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

…0, disappeared from Devonport, Tasmania on 23 October 1978. The inquest concluded she died as a result of injuries inflicted by her intimate partner, John Shepherd, on the evening of her disappearance at their flat. The …

alcohol
QLDhome2017-06-20

KH - Non-inquest findings

35y · Female·Incised wound to neck

…ail conditions; limited health service engagement despite two hospital presentations with assault-related injuries without specialist referral or support; workplace colleagues witnessing violence but limited intervention…

emergency medicinegeneral practicesystemcommunicationalcohol
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…

…oni Felix, a 32-year-old woman, was killed 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 tra…

psychiatryforensic medicine
QLDhome2014-11-17

Beutel, Noelene Marie

36y · Female·traumatic head injuries from multiple assaults perpetrated by domestic violence …

Noelene Beutel died from severe head injuries inflicted by her domestic violence partner in 2011. Although she had engaged with police, GPs, hospitals,…

general practiceemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
VIChospital2024-11-19

Finding into death of Daniel Surtees

36y · Male·Complications of thermal burn injuries

Daniel Surtees, aged 36, died from complications of extensive thermal burn injuries (>80% body surface area) sustained during a domestic violence incident. After consuming 14 cans of bourbo…

plastic and reconstructive surgeryintensive caremorphine
NT2004-12-20

Inquest into the death of Valerie Wurramurra

36y · Female·drowning caused by self-inhalation of vomit

Valerie Wurramurra, a 36-year-old Aboriginal woman, drowned after inhaling vomit following head injuries sustained in a boat accident on 13 April 2002 between Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island. The coroner ma…

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QLDhome2019-05-16

SW - Non-inquest findings

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

SW, a 26-year-old Aboriginal woman, died from multiple sharp force injuries sustained in a violent assault by her intimate partner IN after a prolonged drinking session. At the time…

systemdelayalcohol
NSWcommunity2025-12-09

Inquest into the deaths of Lynette Thompson and Alan Fletcher

58y · Female; male·Lynette: Thermal injuries (extensive burns) and complications thereof; Alan: Nec…

Two related deaths from domestic violence murder-suicide. Lynette Thompson (58, Aboriginal woman) died from severe burns inflicted by her …

communicationsystempetrol
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…

QLDhome2010-12-13

King, Brenda Elizabeth

58y · Female·Acute subdural haemorrhage due to blunt force trauma to the head

… fatal head injury resulted from an accidental fall while intoxicated or from blunt force trauma during a domestic violence incident with her estranged husband. Key clinical lessons: alcoholism significantly increases fa…

pathologyemergency medicinecommunicationsystemalcohol
TAS2015-10-30

Coroner's Finding: Mr S

43y · Male·multiple injuries due to motor vehicle collision with a tree

…h a tree on 2 January 2014. He was facing serious criminal charges including alleged indecent assault and domestic violence offences. After disclosing suicidal intent to police during a negotiation call, he drove at high…

forensic medicineemergency medicine
NTcommunity2024

Inquest into the death of Domestic violence victim (Jingili Water Gardens)

20y · Female·Stab wound to the left mid-anterior of the chest in the context of multiple othe…

A 20-year-old Aboriginal woman was fatally stabbed by her intimate partner during an escalating domestic violence relationship. She sustained a stab wound to the chest perforating her heart, causing cardiac tam…

forensic medicineemergency medicinecommunicationsystem
NSWcommunity2025-12-17

Inquest into the death of DE

48y · Male·Multiple injuries

A 48-year-old man died in a motor vehicle collision during a police pursuit after assaulting his domestic partner and taking her vehicle without permission. He deliberately drove into the path of a semi-trailer …

QLDhome2021-06-15

Bradford, Teresa and Bradford, David - Non-inquest findings

40y · Female·Head injuries inflicted by axe blows in context of intimate partner domestic abu…

Teresa Bradford, aged 40, was killed by her husband David Bradford in a premeditated domestic homicide at their Pimpama home on 31 January 2017, followed by his suicide. She died from head injuries i…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemwarfarin
QLDhome2020-03-30

Hinder, Nyobi Jade; Hinder, River James & Hinder, Charlie

7y · Female·Explosion caused intentionally by Charlie Hinder; children died instantly from b…

…d his two children (ages 4 and 7) during marital separation. Charlie had perpetrated coercive controlling domestic violence against his wife Katherine for years, escalating around separation. Key clinical lessons: recogn…

communicationsystem
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…

NSWhospital2017-04-19

Inquest into the death of Heidi COX

58y · Female·consequences of acute subdural haemorrhage

Heidi Cox, 58, died from acute subdural haemorrhage after suffering interpersonal violence, likely at the hands of her long-term partner Karl Bingle. She was found unconscious at their residence a…

emergency medicineintensive carequetiapine
NSWhospital2017-06-06

Inquest into the death of Helen Ashburn

46y · Female·Prolonged effects and complications of a head injury, with upper airway obstruct…

…ical clinical lessons: (1) the injury severity and pattern should have triggered heightened suspicion for domestic violence despite Ms Ashburn's history of falls and bleeding tendency; (2) NSW Health policy on mandatory …

emergency medicineneurosurgerycommunicationdiagnostic
WA2023-08-23

Inquest into the Deaths of Adell Sherylee PARTRIDGE and Veronica Philomena LOCKYER

Female·unascertained

… Craig Partridge, the last person to see them alive, remains a person of interest given documented severe domestic violence in their relationship, his volatile mental health history, and inconsistencies in his accounts. …

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