Overview

• Dublin District Coroner’s Court recorded death by misadventure for Ann‑Marie O’Gorman, finding she was electrocuted by a charging phone and cable while in the bath in October 2024.
• State pathologist Heidi Okkers reported electrocution‑type burns and found no alcohol, drugs, or other medical factors, noting there was no evidence of drowning.
• Forensic engineer Paul Collins testified that around 2 amps—typical for mobile chargers—can kill, described a long extension lead reaching the bath, and found no fault with the phone, charger or cable.
• Husband Joe O’Gorman called for prominent on‑pack warnings and said waterproof marketing creates a false sense of safety about using devices near water.
• Coroner Cróna Gallagher said she will consider which parties to notify about the safety concerns raised at the inquest.