Deceased
Peter Dorian Claux
Demographics
unknown
Coroner
Decision ofDeputy State Coroner O'Neil
Date of death
2022-05-24
Finding date
2024-11-14
Cause of death
Unascertained
AI-generated summary
Peter Dorian Claux disappeared in Bournda National Park, NSW between 24 May and 2 June 2022. His remains were not located during the inquest, and cause and manner of death remain unascertained. This case highlights the challenges in investigating missing persons in remote locations where bodies cannot be recovered for forensic examination. While not a clinical case, it emphasises the importance of thorough search protocols and inter-agency coordination in missing person investigations.
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CORONERS COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Inquest: Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Peter Claux Hearing dates: 14 November 2024 Date of judgment: 14 November 2024 Place of judgment: Coroners Court of NSW, Lidcombe Judgment of: Deputy State Coroner, Magistrate David O'Neil Catchwords: CORONIAL LAW - Missing person, search, and whether missing person is now deceased.
File number: 2023/00102003 Representation: Coronial Advocate assisting: (Sgt) Sam Chahrouk Findings Identity: The person who died was Peter Dorian Claux Time of death: Mr Claux died between the 24th of May 2022 and 2nd of June 2022 Place of death: Bournda National Park, Bournda NSW.
Cause of death: Unascertained Manner of death: Unascertained
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