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Antipsychotic withdrawal linked to death of 21-year-old, inquest hears
health7 days ago

Antipsychotic withdrawal linked to death of 21-year-old, inquest hears

A 21-year-old man with autism and long-standing mental health challenges, James Snowden, was found dead at his Altrincham home in December 2024 weeks after a plan to withdraw his sulpiride antipsychotic was made; he was under the care of the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and described by his mother as a 'gentle giant' who had a history of suicidal ideation, with the withdrawal process discussed on 26 November 2024 as the inquest continues.

Coroner links California student’s London death to Tirzepatide weight-loss drug
world15 days ago

Coroner links California student’s London death to Tirzepatide weight-loss drug

A 19-year-old California law student, Josephine Nasr, studying at the University of East London, was found dead in her dorm in September 2025. An inquest concluded the death was a cardiac arrhythmia caused by an electrolyte imbalance from hypoglycemia, triggered by Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), a prescribed weight‑loss drug; autopsy noted a congenital heart condition (myocardial bridging) that may have contributed, and an empty Tirzepatide vial was found at the scene.

Quitting Smoking Linked to Fatal Clozapine Toxicity, Inquest Finds
health23 days ago

Quitting Smoking Linked to Fatal Clozapine Toxicity, Inquest Finds

A 29-year-old Worcester man with paranoid schizophrenia died from clozapine toxicity after stopping smoking; the inquest heard that cessation likely raised the medication’s levels in his blood. He was taking 525 mg nightly, and he should have informed his psychiatrist if he stopped smoking so the dose could be adjusted. The coroner urged clearer guidance for doctors on adjusting anti-psychotic dosages when patients quit smoking to prevent similar deaths.

Father reveals final weeks before Lauren Bennett's death at 36
entertainment1 month ago

Father reveals final weeks before Lauren Bennett's death at 36

Lauren Bennett, a former member of G.R.L. and a contributor to LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, died at 36 after a severe reaction to prescribed medication. Her father says the NHS failed to treat her properly for five months, and a Kent and Medway Coroner Service investigation is underway with an inquest scheduled for Oct. 30; she leaves behind a six-year-old daughter, Harlow, and had pursued a solo career after G.R.L.’s 2014 lineup changes.

Father of LMFAO singer Lauren Bennett says NHS failed her before death at 36
entertainment1 month ago

Father of LMFAO singer Lauren Bennett says NHS failed her before death at 36

Lauren Bennett, the former G.R.L. member known for Party Rock Anthem, died at 36 after a severe reaction to prescribed medication, with her father Richard Bennett accusing the NHS of failing to treat her adequately for five months. A Kent and Medway Coroner Service investigation has been opened; the cause of death has not yet been disclosed and an inquest is expected later this year. Bennett leaves behind a daughter, Harlow, and her former group and family have asked for privacy as they grieve.

Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of stalling inquest into son's death
africa2 months ago

Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of stalling inquest into son's death

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says Lagos’s Euracare hospital is stalling and obfuscating a coronial inquest into her 21‑month‑old son Nkanu’s death, asking Nigeria’s Federal High Court to block the inquiry; an earlier investigation flagged a possible negligence, and Adichie has published a letter alleging incomplete/ inaccurate medical records as she seeks truth and peace for her family.

PM vows Henry Nowak legacy beyond tragedy amid policing scrutiny
politics2 months ago

PM vows Henry Nowak legacy beyond tragedy amid policing scrutiny

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Henry Nowak’s family and pledged that his death should lead to a lasting legacy beyond the tragedy, stressing accountability and action to prevent future losses while the IOPC investigates Hampshire Constabulary and an inquest is planned; the case has fueled cross-party calls for unity, with Digwa convicted of murder and a broader debate over policing and religious exemptions intensifying.

Inquest to probe police actions in Henry Nowak’s death
world2 months ago

Inquest to probe police actions in Henry Nowak’s death

An inquest jury will examine whether any police act or omission or delay in treatment contributed to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak after he was stabbed in Southampton. Nowak told officers he had been stabbed and could not breathe, but the coroner says the full circumstances require a full inquest with a jury, scheduled for 20 September 2027 (date could be moved forward). Vickrum Digwa has been convicted of murder in relation to the stabbing.

Vegan diet linked to delusions in student's death, inquest finds
uk-news3 months ago

Vegan diet linked to delusions in student's death, inquest finds

An inquest in Cambridgeshire concluded that Georgina Owen, a Swansea University geography student, died after developing delusions likely caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency tied to her three-year vegan diet; she had stopped taking B12 supplements for several months, and psychiatrists noted cognitive impairment and delusional beliefs associated with the deficiency, with the coroner stating the death occurred on the balance of probabilities due to these factors.

Vegan Diet Linked to Psychiatric Decline and Suicide, Inquest Finds
health3 months ago

Vegan Diet Linked to Psychiatric Decline and Suicide, Inquest Finds

An inquest into Swansea University student Georgina Owen’s death found that a vitamin B12 deficiency, likely caused by her vegan diet and a six-month lapse in supplementation, contributed to a psychiatric decline and delusional beliefs, culminating in suicide; experts caution that vegans should ensure adequate B12 intake through fortified foods or supplements.

Liam Payne death: coroner waits for Argentina updates as inquest proceeds
entertainment3 months ago

Liam Payne death: coroner waits for Argentina updates as inquest proceeds

The UK coroner says there have been no updates since January 2025 and is awaiting full reports and eyewitness statements from Argentina as the inquest into Liam Payne’s death continues. There has been no further disclosure of evidence from Argentina via the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Payne, 31, died in October 2024 after falling from a third‑floor balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel; the post‑mortem cited multiple traumas and internal and external haemorrhage. The coroner will share relevant documents with Payne’s family, who did not attend the Beaconsfield hearing.

South African safari park owner killed by elephant he once feared
world4 months ago

South African safari park owner killed by elephant he once feared

Gary Freeman, 65, co-owner of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in South Africa, was killed by a charging elephant while leading a walking safari. Freeman had previously said he’d rather be killed by an elephant than shoot one, and he brandished a revolver but did not fire. The attack occurred along the Klaserie River near Kruger National Park; he was taken to safety by his group but died from his injuries. Police have opened an inquest, and there is no evidence the firearm was used. Freeman was well-regarded as a guide and a longtime part of the reserve’s community.