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Coroner Rules 20-Year-Old’s Ibiza Death Drug-Related

Toxicology identified high levels of MDMA, cocaine plus aspirin causing cardiogenic shock, prompting a drug-related ruling.

Overview

  • Senior Coroner Andre Rebello delivered the finding at Gerard Majella Courthouse on October 13 after hearing toxicology and police evidence.
  • Reports to the inquest detailed mixed drug toxicity with high levels of MDMA, cocaine and aspirin as the mechanism that led to cardiogenic shock.
  • Evidence outlined that Connor became unwell at Amnesia nightclub, returned to Aparthotel Vibra Monterrey by taxi, and was found unresponsive around 9 a.m.
  • Merseyside Police and Spanish authorities found no evidence of criminality or that drugs were forced on him, and CCTV indicated no violence.
  • Connor’s body was repatriated on July 24 for a post-mortem at Arrowe Park Hospital, and his family later issued tributes celebrating his life.