Overview

• Dr. Rielle Longhurst, a 30-year-old cosmetic doctor, was found drowned in her Notting Hill bath on August 22, 2024, after consuming wine and opioids.
• Assistant Coroner Jean Harkin ruled the death as misadventure, determining no clear intent of suicide despite letters expressing emotional pain.
• Toxicology reports revealed alcohol levels above the legal driving limit and high, though non-lethal, opioid levels contributing to her drowsiness and drowning.
• Rielle’s emotional distress stemmed from discovering her boyfriend’s infidelity, which led to remarks about self-harm and the writing of farewell letters to her family.
• The case highlights the interplay of mental health, substance use, and personal crises, prompting reminders of support services like the Samaritans.