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137 results for paranoia

NSWhome2015-06-19

Inquest into the death of Peter JUNGHANS

30y · Male·self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head

…ed police about his illegal activities, though police denied telling him this. Over two months, Junghans' paranoia and sense of betrayal intensified. On 25 April 2013, he obtained rifles and visited Thomas's home. After …

cannabis
TAScommunity2021-04-20

Coroner's Finding: Young, Jeremy Dean

45y · Male·drowning and intoxication with methamphetamine and other substances

…ning combined with acute methamphetamine intoxication. In the weeks before death, he displayed escalating paranoia and delusions, attributed to intensive methamphetamine use triggered by fear of incarceration. On the eve…

pathologyaddiction medicinemethamphetamine
NSWcommunity2017-07-12

Inquest into the suspected death of missing person Benjamin Stephens

23y · Male·Unable to be determined from available evidence

…g. In the months before his disappearance, Ben developed symptoms consistent with schizophrenia including paranoia, delusions, and social withdrawal. He was treated by mental health services and prescribed antipsychotic …

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemdelayquetiapine
VICcommunity2024-04-19

Finding into death of HM I

32y · Male·Self inflicted incised injuries to wrists

…ial isolation, and daily cannabis use. He denied suicidal ideation. His partner noted he was experiencing paranoia, but this was not documented in the medical record. He was prescribed an antidepressant and diazepam, wit…

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationdesvenlafaxine
VIChome2009-06-02

Finding into death of Mark Andrew Downie

32y · Male·overdose of a combination of chlorpromazine, mirtazapine, and diazepam

…ance abuse, and recent suicide attempts while imprisoned. Despite hospital staff awareness of his ongoing paranoia and suicidal ideation, he was discharged to his mother's care with verbal advice about medication storage…

psychiatrysystemdelaychlorpromazine
NSW2023-03-29

Inquest into the death of Lachlan Cairns

47y · Male·The evidence does not allow a finding as to the cause of death

…sin he was being 'chased' and seeing 'red lights', suggesting possible mental disturbance or drug-induced paranoia (he had a history of ICE use and prior psychiatric symptoms). Rather than walking towards the nearby seal…

methamphetamine
VIChome2019-08-12

Finding into death of Traci O'Sullivan

42y · Female·The combined effects of blunt force injuries to the head and penetrating injurie…

…methamphetamine use and was diagnosed with drug-induced schizophrenia in 2014. She experienced delusions, paranoia and had become involved in low-level drug dealing from her home. Despite extensive police investigation, …

psychiatrytoxicologymethamphetamine
VIC2013-12-31

Finding into death of Wayne Joannou

26y · Male·Gunshot wound to head

… with psychiatric support mentioned as available, there was no documented psychiatric assessment of acute paranoia or psychosis post-procedure. Joannou continued using cocaine and other drugs despite the implant. Critica…

addiction medicinepsychiatrysystemcommunicationheroin
QLDcommunity2020-07-15

Kearney, Jesse

28y · Male·The cause of death remains undetermined. The coroner concluded it is likely that…

…as inadequately clothed, wet, and exhibited symptoms consistent with methylamphetamine toxicity including paranoia, agitation, and poor coordination. Expert evidence indicated methylamphetamine can cause hypothermia thro…

forensic medicinemethamphetamine
SA2013-05-29

Coroner's Finding: RICHARDS Jason Neil

28y · Male·gunshot injury of head, self-inflicted

…n 25 hours he had travelled 2100 km with minimal rest. Witnesses observed him displaying erratic driving, paranoia, hallucinations and delusional behaviour consistent with methamphetamine intoxication on 21 June 2011. Th…

emergency medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
VICcommunity2020-08-31

Finding into death of Gregory David Tory

48y · Male·unascertained

… Victoria in April 2018 and is presumed deceased. He had a history of methamphetamine use with associated paranoia and thought disorder, requiring psychiatric admission in March 2018. Despite recommended engagement with …

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
TAScommunity2021-09-02

Coroner's Finding: Sterling, Barbara Lynette

69y · Female·Drowning

Barbara Lynette Sterling, a 69-year-old woman living in independent retirement accommodation, was found drowned in the River Derwent on 19 July 2020, having been last seen dropped by taxi near the location on 18 July eve…

forensic medicinegeneral practice
VICcommunity2015-10-06

Finding into death of Gregory Anderson

54y · Male·gunshot wound to the chest

…ented on systemic failures to engage him in mental health care despite prior hospitalisation and observed paranoia, religious fixations, and violent behaviour.

psychiatryforensic medicinediagnosticsystemdiazepam
VICcommunity2017-09-13

Finding into death of Luis Lopez

52y · Male·hanging

…by hanging on 10 February 2015. On 9 February, mental health clinicians expressed concern about increased paranoia during a phone-based assessment when Lopez failed to attend a clinic appointment. The following day, psyc…

psychiatryemergency medicinepaliperidone
TAS2021-08-06

Coroner's Finding: Williamson, Shane Elliott; Rowe, Rodney Leo; and Robertson, Adam David

65y · Male·Multiple fatal injuries from motor vehicle collision (Williamson and Rowe); mult…

…rtson's driving ability, judgment, and decision-making. Robertson had not slept for days prior, displayed paranoia, and had recently assaulted his partner. Both vehicles were mechanically sound and neither driver used al…

methamphetamine
VICcommunity2022-05-26

Finding into death of Sally-Anne Wills

Unknown·Sally-Anne Wills: multiple stab wounds to the chest; Christopher Polden: single …

…may have been suffering from an undiagnosed psychiatric illness, including possible hearing of voices and paranoia following his marital separation and loss of contact with his children. No clear motive for the violence …

forensic medicineemergency medicine
VICcommunity2022-08-10

Finding into death of John Lester Costello

59y · Male·Unascertained

John Lester Costello, a 59-year-old itinerant fruit picker, disappeared from Cobram, Victoria on or after 9 January 1997 and has not been seen or heard from since. He had a history of mental health vulnerability, depress…

delaysystem
WAcommunity2022-08-18

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Nicholas PAVLIDIS

Male·Unknown - presumed deceased from exposure, heat exhaustion, or injury during unp…

… without adequate preparation or supplies. Pavlidis had deteriorating mental health, including increasing paranoia and social withdrawal, was not eating or sleeping well, and had abandoned employment. He had ceased using…

general practicepsychologysystemdelayfluoxetine
NSWhome2026-05-06

Inquest into death of Laila Philip Samson Lado

30y · Male·unascertained

…o Melbourne with their child. He experienced apparent mental health decline evidenced by crying episodes, paranoia about home break-ins, and assertions of anxiety/panic attacks to his ex-partner. Police interactions on 9…

WAcommunity2025-09-15

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Nicholas Lutci PAVLIDIS

Male·unascertained

…ave identified his disappearance sooner. Mr Pavlidis had documented mental health deterioration including paranoia, anxiety, and isolation; he had ceased taking prescribed medications and withdrawn from counselling. Skel…

general practicepsychologysystemdelayfluoxetine

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