Inquest Concludes Teenager's Death Was a Tragic Misadventure Following Night Out
A 19-year-old woman who tragically died after a Halloween night out in Bangor has been remembered as someone who touched the souls of everyone she met. Cadi Sue Mair Parry passed away in hospital days after being found unresponsive, with an assistant coroner at an inquest in Caernarfon ruling her death as a misadventure.
Details of the Night Out and Emotional Distress
The inquest heard that Cadi became visibly upset during the night out after being approached by a girl who claimed to have been with Cadi's boyfriend the week prior. Her mother, Heidi Parry, stated, Everyone knew their relationship was toxic. I hadn't realised how deeply it affected Cadi. In a statement, Darren Evans-Tomlinson, whose son Evan was Cadi's boyfriend, described how he received a call to give Cadi a lift back to her boyfriend's home. He found her crying and saying, Why has he done this to me? I'm good to him.
After bringing Cadi home, Mr. Evans-Tomlinson and his wife, Jenny, attempted to calm her down. She changed into a hoodie and trousers, and when Mr. Evans-Tomlinson left at 3:30 a.m. to collect his daughter, Cadi appeared calm. However, later that night, his wife discovered Cadi unresponsive upstairs. They immediately dialed 999 and performed CPR until an ambulance arrived.
Medical Findings and Coroner's Conclusion
Cadi was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, where it was determined she had sustained a significant brain injury. Her condition deteriorated, and she was removed from life support on November 4, passing away later that day. A post-mortem examination revealed an alcohol level equivalent to being below the drink-driving limit, and while there was evidence of past cocaine use, it had not been recent.
Assistant Coroner Sarah Riley for north west Wales gave the medical cause of death as hypoxic brain injury due to self-suspension. She noted, She had received some bad news relating to her boyfriend. The relationship had been difficult. She was visibly upset. 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. She did it to herself, but she did not want to die as a result of what she was doing.
Family Tributes and Legacy
Cadi's family described her as a cherished princess who could light up other people's souls. In her statement to the inquest, Heidi Parry expressed that Cadi was admired by everybody she knew, highlighting her positive impact on those around her.
