Overview
- State pathologist Heidi Okkers reported electrocution-type burns and found no alcohol, drugs, or medical conditions contributing to the death.
- Consultant forensic engineer Paul Collins said a current typical of phone chargers can be lethal and outlined a likely sequence involving contact with a metal shower fitting.
- Joe O’Gorman testified he found an iPhone and charging cable in the water and received a small shock while lifting his wife from the bath.
- The coroner said she will consider which parties to notify about the safety concerns raised during the inquest.
- The husband called for prominent on-box warnings about charging devices near water, arguing waterproof marketing creates a false sense of safety.