A former Britain’s Received Expertise contestant died three days after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence, an inquest has heard.
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, 38, who appeared within the 2014 collection of the ITV program as a member of dance group Kings and Queens and reached the semi-finals, was discovered lifeless at her dwelling in Farnborough, Hampshire, on June 7, 2023.
The proceedings at Winchester Coroner’s Court docket heard that she was arrested and interviewed by police on June 4 in reference to what was described as a ‘sexual’ offence. The courtroom was informed she denied the allegation.
After being launched from custody, Donaldson didn’t return dwelling and was later reported lacking. She was then based mostly in a Travelodge in Woking, Surrey.
Her sister, Cara Donaldson, informed the listening to that when her sister arrived on the lodge, she was taken by ambulance to St. Peter’s Hospital after overdosing.
In response to her sister’s proof, Donaldson informed a health care provider that she meant to take her personal life. “I simply needed to hug her,” Cara Donaldson mentioned.
The inquest heard that Donaldson was fired the next day. Cara Donaldson mentioned she was driving dwelling on June 6 and was informed the choice to kill herself was made after she left the police station.
She informed the courtroom that no care plan or steering was supplied to the household when her sister left hospital.
Cara Donaldson described that evening, saying she was staying along with her sister however was hesitant to go away her alone. She remembered saying, “Should you do something, Kerri, it’s going to at all times be on my shoulders.”
She mentioned her sister reassured her and replied, “I am not going to try this.” A closing message despatched later learn: “Thanks for every thing in the present day,” adopted by a coronary heart emoji. “I simply thought she was doing effectively,” she informed the inquest.
The subsequent morning, after calls went unanswered, Cara Donaldson went to the home and located a handwritten notice on the prime of the steps saying: ‘Name 999, do not are available in. I am sorry.’
The courtroom additionally heard that when requested in regards to the allegation, Donaldson mentioned she was not responsible and that it was ‘all made up’.
Cara Donaldson, in tribute, described her sister as having a “coronary heart of gold” and mentioned she “introduced happiness” to these round her. She mentioned she was dedicated to her household and pals, and was obsessed with choreography and instructing dance.
A autopsy examination revealed that the reason for loss of life was not clear. Toxicology outcomes confirmed that treatment was current at ranges mentioned to be non-fatal and in step with a earlier overdose.
The investigation is ongoing.
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