Prisoner’s Death (Press, 1 October 1954)
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Summary: Prisoner’s Death (Press, 1 October 1954)
Kenneth Bradshaw McKeagg, a 29-year-old inmate at New Plymouth Prison, died from complications related to a suicide attempt. The District Coroner, Mr N. F. Little, established that McKeagg passed away from cerebral venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bronchial pneumonia after his attempt to hang himself on July 12, 1954. He was serving a four-year sentence at the time of his death. Prior to the hanging attempt, McKeagg had also tried to take his life by cutting his wrist on the same day. His struggles with mental health appear to have been exacerbated after a brief escape from prison on July 2, 1954, from which he was recaptured that same day. Following his recapture, he received an additional three months of imprisonment. McKeagg remained in the New Plymouth Public Hospital for a week before he succumbed to his injuries.
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