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50 results for sexual abuse trauma

VIChome2023-01-23

Finding into death of Cody Morrella Watson

19y · Female·Hanging

Cody Watson, 19, died by hanging following childhood sexual abuse, family violence, and inadequate trauma-informed care. She disclosed abuse at 15, subsequently devel…

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VIC2015-10-05

Finding into death of Catherine Jane Bernard

17y · Female·multiple injuries due to impact by train

…isorder, a history of self-harm and overdoses, parent-child conflict, and a disclosed history of childhood sexual abuse died by suicide on her first day of Year 12. Critical clinical failures included: (1) Monash Health'…

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NTcommunity2020-12-15

Inquest into the death of Fionica James, Katurah Mamarika, Layla Leering

Female·self-inflicted hanging (Fionica and Layla); hanging but circumstances open (Ketu…

… teenage girls aged 15-17 years died by hanging in remote NT communities, all with documented histories of sexual abuse, domestic violence, STIs, injuries, and severe trauma. All were known to government agencies. Fionic…

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VIC2016-11-17

Finding into death of Neil Lawrence Williamson

35y · Male·Intraoral shotgun wound

…2015 at Ravenswood rest stop after a lengthy police negotiation. He had a history of depression, childhood sexual abuse, and had prepared his death meticulously including creating a will and video messages. On the evenin…

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VIChome2025

Finding into death of Ms HRZ

48y · Female·Neck compression secondary to hanging

…oman, 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 from an older man (Mr IPK). A cri…

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ACThome2019-09-23

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OFJANDY RENIA SHEA

27y · Female·neck compression (suicide by hanging)

… on 4 March 2018 after a history of depression, anxiety, and previous suicide attempts following childhood sexual assault at age 16. She had recently reconciled with her estranged husband Chris despite a history of domes…

VIChome2012-09-07

Finding into death of RGF

34y · Male·Firearm injury to the head and neck

A 34-year-old male died from a gunshot wound to the head on 13 March 2008. His stepdaughter, who had been sexually abused by him since age 14 with threats of violence and control, shot him in self-defense during a sexua…

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WAcommunity2020-06-02

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Christen Lee FOGARTY

22y · Male·Unknown - Open Finding

…n Australia on 25 July 2002. He had recently experienced distress following an incident involving unwanted sexual advances from a cousin, leading to withdrawal and expressed desire to go somewhere he wouldn't be found. T…

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WAcommunity2020-11-05

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Paul Clifford YORK

45y · Male·unascertained

…ng history of depression, suicidal ideation, and previous suicide attempts by hanging and overdose. He was sexually abused as a teenager, struggled with substance abuse, and had recently been admitted to Joondalup Health…

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QLDhome2022-06-17

CJ - Non-inquest findings

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 involvement began in infancy but failed to apply a traum…

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SAhome2025-11-27

Coroner's Finding: Gifford, Paul Douglas

36y · Male·acute neck compression due to hanging

…Douglas Gifford, aged 36, died by hanging while on home detention bail. He had a long history of substance abuse (methamphetamine, opioids), mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, childhood sexu…

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VIChospital2016

Finding into death of Zakiya Crystal Lisa Thomas

15y · Female·Hanging

…tal following a family argument about repaying a borrowed $300. She had disclosed experiences of childhood sexual abuse by her uncle, physical and emotional abuse by her step-father, family violence, and suicidal ideatio…

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NT2016-06-08

Inquest into the death of Madeline Downman

17y · Female·self-inflicted hanging

…e care, died by hanging at a residential facility. She had complex psychiatric needs including depression, trauma, self-harm, and substance abuse, with four years of unstable placements (26 total) and fragmented mental h…

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NSWhome2022-03-30

Inquest into the deaths of Stacey DOCHERTY and Seth DOCHERTY

Unknown·Stacey: hanging; Seth: undetermined causes (likely suffocation, drowning, or str…

Stacey Docherty, a 38-year-old woman with complex post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder resulting from childhood sexual abuse, killed her 3…

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TAScommunity2022-04-29

Coroner's Finding: Mawer, Stephen Charles

45y · Male·Self-inflicted burns (80-90% full and partial thickness burns across body)

…ome. He had recently been hospitalised for a suicide attempt and was facing potential criminal charges for sexual offences against children. His mental health had deteriorated markedly, complicated by a video game addict…

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VIChome2024-07-05

Finding into death of BC J

32y · Female·Neck compression in the setting of self-suspension

…ocumented history of intimate partner violence died by self-suspension. She had reported ongoing physical, sexual and psychological abuse to police on 12 May 2020 and was assessed under mental health legislation, disclos…

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VICcommunity2015-04-13

Finding into death of KJ

18y · Female·Multiple injuries due to impact by train

…rl who died by suicide by train on 30 November 2012, six months after a suicide attempt. She had a complex trauma history, including childhood sexual abuse aged 6, and subsequently developed depression, self-harm, and su…

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VIC2017-08-01

Finding into death of Maria Liordos

16y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity

Maria Liordos, a 16-year-old in state care with complex trauma, substance abuse, mental health issues and high-risk behaviours, died from mixed drug toxicity. The corone…

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WAhome2020-07-16

Inquest into the Death of CHILD RM

17y · Female·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…uicide on 16 April 2017 after being discharged from secure care. She had experienced complex developmental trauma, family violence, sexual abuse, and severe alcohol-related liver disease. Critical gaps were identified in…

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SAhospital2008-01-02

Coroner's Finding: WOOD Jacqueline Moyra

17y · Female·raised intracranial pressure due to hepatic encephalopathy related cerebral oede…

…h resulted from overwhelming psychosocial pressures, particularly family coercion regarding allegations of sexual abuse she had made, combined with her intellectual disability, epilepsy history, and past trauma. No criti…

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