Overview

• An inquest concluded that Ed Parry, 54, died from a catastrophic left‑wrist injury caused by a handheld chainsaw while doing garden work.
• He was reported missing on April 21 and was found on April 23 by his wife, who was led behind the shed by a family dog.
• Investigators found a blood‑stained handheld chainsaw nearby and determined there was no third‑party involvement or suspicious circumstance.
• Toxicology tests identified no substances of concern, and the coroner found no evidence of intent to self‑harm.
• After family concerns over the initial search, Kent Police apologized, said the search should have been broader, and introduced additional supervision for missing‑person inquiries.