1y · Male·Global cerebral ischaemic injury following cardiorespiratory arrest of unknown c…
…c injury following cardiorespiratory arrest of unknown cause in the setting of detected methylamphetamine exposure. He had multiple healing traumatic injuries (rib fractures, wrist fracture, mesenteric injury, scrotal br…
20y · Female·Complications of neck compression in the setting of partial suspension
…y 2019 following partial suspension. She had experienced significant trauma including parental separation, family violence, and her brother's death by suicide eight months prior. She was under care of North East and Bord…
15y · Female·Hanging
Zakiya, a 15-year-old Barkindji Maraura woman, died by hanging at Mildura Base Hospital following a family argument about repaying a borrowed $300. She had disclosed experiences of childhood sexual abuse by her un…
Unknown·Multiple injuries sustained as passengers in a motor vehicle collision
…, need for early intervention addressing trauma and socioeconomic disadvantage, and culturally appropriate family notification procedures for First Nations families. The deaths highlight systemic factors affecting young …
3y · Female·Homicide by chloroform exposure and/or smothering by father
Divya Sharma, age 3, died in April 2012 in Glen Waverley, Victoria, as part of a family homicide-suicide perpetrated by her father. The coroner found she was likely killed by chloroform exposure…
4y · Female·Injuries sustained in fall from height
…ld for significant physical or sexual abuse. The coroner found no breach by treating GPs but noted gaps in family violence training and awareness among healthcare professionals. Key clinical lessons include: GPs are 'sta…
14y · Male·Hanging
A 14-year-old boy died by hanging after extensive exposure to domestic and family violence and child abuse, primarily from his father. Child Safety Services involve…
67y · Female·Head injuries
…ic services appeared insufficient to address his complex trauma. The coroner identified gaps in specialist family violence recovery services for young people, particularly those who are victim-survivors. Key prevention o…
17y · Male·Unascertained in the setting of volatile substance abuse
…unascertained in the setting of volatile substance abuse (chroming Rexona deodorant). He had a history of exposure to family violence, ADHD, mental health concerns including suicidal ideation, contact with child protecti…
0y · Unknown·Unascertained
…ng prematurity, low birthweight, co-sleeping arrangements, soft bedding, and prenatal and postnatal smoke exposure. Post-mortem toxicology revealed exposure to multiple illicit drugs (MDMA, methamphetamine, cannabis, tra…
48y · Female·Neck compression secondary to hanging
…s HRZ, a 48-year-old Turkish-born woman, died by suicide on Christmas Day 2020 after experiencing years of family violence. She first endured abuse from her ex-husband, then sexual coercion, assault, stalking and threats…
13y · Male·Hanging
…s home on 18 May 2018 after being transported to Royal Children's Hospital. He had experienced significant family violence from his father, including emotional abuse, controlling behaviour, and abusive messages. Multiple…
36y · Male·Complications of thermal burn injuries
…rom complications of extensive thermal burn injuries (>80% body surface area) sustained during a domestic violence incident. After consuming 14 cans of bourbon at a party, Daniel returned home intoxicated and argumentati…
54y · Male·Hanging (self-inflicted), following the death of Lynette Ann Kent from stab woun…
…following relationship breakdown. The finding documents a 10-year relationship characterised by escalating family violence, controlling behaviour, stalking, and threats. Critical clinical lessons include: the GP who trea…
45y · Female·Multiple injuries
Selina Tilley, a 45-year-old woman, died from multiple injuries sustained during domestic violence perpetrated by her partner Kenneth Mahoney. Over 15 months, Tilley experienced repeated physical assaults…
38y · Female·Hanging in the setting of multiple blunt force injuries
…-year-old psychologist, was murdered by her estranged husband Adrian Basham in July 2018 despite an active family violence intervention order. The coronial investigation identified systemic failures in family violence se…
50y · Male·mixed drug (oxycodone and methadone) and ethanol toxicity
… Strait Islander man died from mixed drug (oxycodone and methadone) and ethanol toxicity in the context of family violence and suicidality. He had a 7-year history of suicide attempts and mental health issues following a…
5y · Male·unascertained
…airment and mood changes following a motor vehicle collision in December 2011, appears to have exposed the family to chloroform before suffocating them, then died by suicide. The family had unrecognised history of contro…
32y · Male·Neck compression in the setting of hanging
Mr A, a 32-year-old male with a history of family violence perpetration, mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD), substance misuse, and prior…
35y · Female·homicide by smothering/suffocation, possibly facilitated by chloroform exposure
…hs of Preetika Sharma (35), her two children (Divesh, 5; Divya, 3), and her husband Nilesh, who killed his family and then himself. Mr Sharma exposed family members to chloroform before smothering them between 28-29 Apri…
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