In a recent inquest, it was reported that a wheelchair-bound mother who had been missing was tragically found deceased under a pile of rubbish in a garden. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation, and the inquest will provide further details as they become available.
Kelly Louise Randall, 45, went missing on May 3, 2022, and was reported missing by her partner on May 5. Despite a police search and investigation, she was found deceased under a pile of rubbish in a garden.
Kelly Louise Randall, a wheelchair user due to a previous leg amputation, was initially classified as a low-risk missing person. However, after nearly a week, her risk level was upgraded to medium, prompting further action from officers. This included searching her home in Swansea, checking local hospitals, and reviewing CCTV footage. Tragically, she was discovered deceased in the back garden of a property 13 days after she went missing.
In the inquest held at the Guildhall in Swansea, details emerged about Kelly Louise Randall’s tragic death. Officers found a wheelchair in a bedroom of a property in Clas y Deri, Waunarlwydd, Swansea, which led to further investigation. Blood stains were discovered on various items, and a pile of rubbish, which included a trainer and what appeared to be a human arm, was found in the back garden. Ms. Randall’s body was eventually located under this pile of rubbish.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery. The inquest revealed Ms. Randall’s history of drug addiction, depression, and self-harm. Her partner of 25 years testified that they had used heroin and Valium together. On the day she disappeared, she had been taken to Morriston Hospital after a fall from her wheelchair and had reportedly expressed thoughts of suicide.
The inquest into Kelly Louise Randall’s death revealed that the post-mortem examination found no clear evidence of trauma, skull fractures, or other acute causes of death such as a heart attack or stroke. Dr. John Williams, the forensic pathologist, could not determine the exact time of her death but indicated it likely occurred before May 16, 2022.
Ms. Randall’s blood contained alcohol at a level significantly above the legal drink-drive limit, as well as amphetamine, morphine, cannabis, diazepam, and pregabalin. Dr. Williams noted that these substances could have had a sedative effect, but he could not definitively link them to her death.
The assistant coroner, Mr. Gruffydd, recorded an open conclusion due to the lack of conclusive evidence regarding the cause of death, meaning it was not possible to determine whether her death was due to drug toxicity or other factors.
