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Coroner Rules Suicide in 2023 Death of BGT Dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson

The ruling follows a four-day inquest detailing high suicide-risk assessments, with questions raised over discharge support.

Overview

  • Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg recorded a conclusion of suicide following a four-day inquest in Winchester.
  • Donaldson, 38, was found hanged at her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, on June 7, 2023.
  • She had been arrested on June 4 on suspicion of a sexual offence, which she denied, then went missing and was located at a Woking hotel.
  • Hospital records showed she took an overdose, was placed on a high-risk care plan on June 5, and was discharged on June 6 to a home treatment team.
  • Inquest testimony reported a psychiatric nurse rated her suicide risk 10 out of 10 and police assessed increased self-harm risk, while her sister said the family received no care plan on discharge.