Coroner's Finding: Murphy, Scott Paul

43y · Male·hanging

Scott Paul Murphy, aged 43, died by hanging in June 2020 in bushland near South Nietta, Tasmania. He had a documented history of mental illness with a previous suicide attempt. He disappeared from his family farm leaving a note for his wife. His remains were located 23 months later in a forestry plantation less than 4 km from where he disappeared. The coroner concluded he died voluntarily by his own actions with intent to end his life. No clinical healthcare system failures were identified in this case, as the death occurred in the community setting unrelated to medical care provision.