Inquest Concludes Teenager's Tragic Death Was Misadventure
A teenager who passed away after a night out in North Wales has been remembered as a cherished princess who brightened the lives of those around her. Cadi Sue Mair Parry, aged 19, died in hospital days after being found unresponsive following a Halloween evening out in Bangor.
Family Tributes to a Kind and Friendly Soul
In a heartfelt statement to the inquest held at Caernarfon, Cadi's mother Heidi Parry described her daughter as a friendly and kind person who touched the souls of everyone she met. The family, from Mill Bank Estate in Llandegfan, Menai Bridge, said Cadi was adored by all who knew her.
Cadi worked as a housekeeper at Henllys Hall in Beaumaris and had a strong appreciation for fashion and beauty, often receiving multiple parcels in a single day. Her mother also revealed that Cadi had been excited about plans to travel to Dubai to watch her brother Luke participate in a boxing event.
Events Leading to the Tragic Night
The inquest heard that on the night of October 31, Cadi had gone out with Jessica Evans-Tomlinson into Bangor. During the evening, she became upset after being approached by a girl who claimed to have been with Cadi's partner the previous week.
Darren Evans-Tomlinson, whose son Evan was in a relationship with Cadi, stated that he received a call asking him to give Cadi a lift back to the family home. He found her crying and saying, Why has he done this to me and I'm good to him.
After bringing her home, Mr. Evans-Tomlinson and his wife Jenny tried to calm Cadi down. She changed into a hoodie and trousers, and when Mr. Evans-Tomlinson left at 3:30 a.m. to collect his daughter, he considered taking Cadi for fresh air but left her at home as she appeared calm.
Emergency Response and Hospital Treatment
Upon returning, Mrs. Evans-Tomlinson went upstairs to check on Cadi and discovered she was unresponsive. Mr. Evans-Tomlinson immediately called 999 while CPR was performed.
Paramedic Matthew Price reported that the ambulance arrived at the house at 4:12 a.m. on November 1, just six minutes after the emergency call. After receiving treatment at the scene, Cadi was transported to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, arriving at 4:54 a.m.
Consultant anaesthetist Dr. Emyr Hughes stated that Cadi had suffered a significant brain injury. Her condition deteriorated, and on November 4, the decision was made to withdraw life support treatment and focus on comfort care, a process discussed with and supported by her grateful family.
Tragically, Cadi passed away at 3:41 p.m. on November 4.
Coroner's Findings and Conclusion
Pathologist Dr. Mark Atkinson conducted a post-mortem examination, which revealed that Cadi had an alcohol level equivalent to being under the drink-drive limit. There was also evidence of cocaine use, though not recent consumption.
Assistant coroner for north west Wales, Sarah Riley, recorded the medical cause of death as hypoxic brain injury due to self-suspension. She noted that Cadi had received bad news relating to her boyfriend and was visibly upset, with the relationship described as difficult and toxic.
Ms. Riley stated, 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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