Joseph Nihill
PFD Report
Historic (No Identified Response)
Ref: 2020-0175
No published response · Over 2 years old
Response Status
Responses
0 of 1
56-Day Deadline
25 Nov 2020
Over 2 years old — no identified published response
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Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Coroner's Concerns AI summary
Online platforms actively promoted suicide methods and dangerous substances to vulnerable young men, undermining mental health support and posing a foreseeable risk of drawing individuals into self-harm.
Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 8 April 2020, an investigation was commenced into the death of Joseph Francis Luke Nihill, aged 23. The investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on 14 September 2020. The conclusion of the Inquest was one of suicide caused by toxicity.
Circumstances of the Death
On Saturday 4 April 2020, Joseph Francis Luke Nihill, aged 23, was found dead on the sofa in the living room of his mother's home. He had left instructions not to touch his body as he had taken to end his life. Farewell notes nearby confirmed his suicidal intent. An examination of his computer later revealed he had been in contact with a which gave him advice on methods of suicide. It was suggested he consider ' , and told "It's the most popular method here and it's easy to obtain (most of the time)".
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Data sourced from Courts and Tribunals Judiciary under the Open Government Licence.