Teenager Remembered as 'Cherished Princess' After Tragic Death Following Night Out
A teenager who tragically passed away after a night out has been remembered as a "friendly and kind person who touched the souls of everyone she met". Cadi Sue Mair Parry, 19, sadly died in hospital days after being found unresponsive following a Halloween night out in Bangor. An assistant coroner at an inquest in Caernarfon ruled her death as misadventure on Wednesday, February 11.
Family's Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Daughter
Cadi's family said she was a "cherished princess" who had the ability to brighten other people's spirits. In a statement to the inquest, her mum Heidi Parry described Cadi, from Mill Bank Estate, Llandegfan, Menai Bridge, as adored by everyone she knew. She worked as a housekeeper at Henllys Hall in Beaumaris and had a "strong appreciation of fashion and beauty", with her mum noting it was not unusual for two parcels to arrive for her on a single day.
Her mum also revealed that Cadi had been excited about going to Dubai to watch her brother Luke at a boxing event. The inquest heard that Cadi had become upset on the night out after being approached by a girl who claimed she had been with Cadi's partner the week before. Ms Parry stated: "Everyone knew their relationship was toxic. I hadn't realised how deeply it affected Cadi."
Events of the Tragic Night
In another statement, Darren Evans-Tomlinson explained that Cadi was his son's girlfriend and had gone out that evening with his daughter Jessica into Bangor. His son Evan had been in Liverpool that night. Mr Evans-Tomlinson said he received a call asking him to give Cadi a lift back to the Evans-Tomlinson family home.
She was crying and saying "Why has he done this to me" and "I'm good to him". Mr Evans-Tomlinson said he brought Cadi home and texted his daughter, who hadn't known Cadi had been brought back. He and his wife Jenny tried to calm Cadi down, and she got changed into a hoodie and trousers.
Mr Evans-Tomlinson said he went out again at 3.30am to collect his daughter and "did think of taking her (Cadi) with him for fresh air" but as she was calm, he left her at his home while he made the journey totalling "eight minutes". Later, his wife went upstairs to check on Cadi and found she was unresponsive. Mr Evans-Tomlinson, who had returned home, phoned 999 whilst CPR was carried out.
Emergency Response and Medical Details
Paramedic Matthew Price said in a statement it had been six minutes between the 999 call and the ambulance arriving at the house at 4.12am on November 1. After treatment at the scene, Cadi was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, arriving at 4.54am. Dr Emyr Hughes, a consultant anaesthetist, said in his statement Cadi had suffered a significant brain injury.
Her condition worsened on November 4 and "the decision was made to withdraw life support treatment and to focus on comfort," he said. He explained that the process was discussed with Cadi's family, who expressed their gratitude to the medical team. Tragically, Cadi passed away, with death confirmed at 3.41pm on November 4.
Inquest Findings and Conclusion
Pathologist Dr Mark Atkinson carried out a post-mortem examination and discovered Cadi had an alcohol level which was equivalent to being under the drink-drive limit. Sarah Riley, assistant coroner for north west Wales, recorded the medical cause of death as hypoxic brain injury due to self-suspension.
She said: "She had received some bad news relating to her boyfriend. The relationship had been difficult. She was visibly upset." The inquest heard there was evidence of cocaine use, though it had not been consumed recently. Ms Riley added: "Her judgement may have been impaired by alcohol and cocaine (but) I don't have evidence to support her intention to end her life. I therefore conclude that the death was an unintended consequence of a deliberate act."
Recording a conclusion of misadventure, she added: "She did it to herself but she did not want to die as a result of what she was doing."
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