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Coroner Blames Reckless Leadership and Multi-Agency Failures for Bristol Care Home Murder

Senior Coroner Maria Voisin faulted Alexandra House’s leadership for deadly lapses by the care home, triggering legal fines followed by reform commitments from Guernsey authorities.

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Overview

  • The inquest concluded on July 18, 2025, with Voisin finding a “catalogue of failures” and reckless management at Alexandra House that allowed Jason Conroy to roam unsupervised.
  • Voisin held the States of Guernsey accountable for agreeing to Conroy’s placement without effective risk assessment or security measures.
  • Directors of the company running Alexandra House pleaded guilty to a health and safety offence and were fined £125,000 by the court.
  • Guernsey authorities have pledged comprehensive changes to adult residential care following the coroner’s narrative conclusion.
  • Melissa Mathieson’s family continues to press for wide-ranging reforms to safeguard vulnerable adults in residential care.