Miranda Avanzi

I am Ian Potter, assistant coroner for Inner North London

On 18 July 2024, an investigation was commenced into the death of Miranda Emilia AVANZI, aged 58 years at the time of her death. The investigation concluded at the end of an inquest on 12 November 2024. The conclusion of the inquest was ‘suicide’. The medical cause of death was: 1a suspension by ligature

On 9 July 2024, Miranda Avanzi was found unresponsive at her home address, partially suspended by a ligature [REDACTED]. Her death was verified by a paramedic shortly thereafter. Ms Avanti left notes of intent, clearly indicating a settled intention to end her own life, and instructions that she should not be resuscitated.

During the course of my investigation and the inquest, the evidence revealed  matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you. The MATTERS OF CONCERN are, as follows: The police found a printout from a blog post close to Ms Avanzi, while  investigating the initial circumstances of her death. That 10-page document contains a step-by-step guide (with the inclusion of pictures and diagrams) on how to ‘succeed’ in ending one’s life by ‘partial hanging’. It was clear that this  guide had been followed in the circumstances of this case. While it is not obvious which website or forum this particular guide came from, it does cite numerous sources including ‘[REDACTED]’ and ‘[REDACTED]’. Just a basic search on Google or other search engines, reveals a significant number of forums and blogs, where users are  able to obtain all manner of guides to completing suicide. Many of these sites have no, or no useful requirement for any type of age verification. The search engine suggests, at the top of the page, that help is available by dialling 999,  which would appear to be an acknowledgement that the content resulting from the search is likely to be concerning and that person undertaking the  search is likely already highly vulnerable. I am concerned that the ready availability of such information, that provides clear instructions and advice for individuals wanting to end their own life at  their own hands is of the utmost concern.

In my opinion, action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have the power to take such action.