BBC broadcaster John Stevenson seemingly already died from pure causes when his companion and full-time carer tried lifting his physique earlier than collapsing and dying beside him, an inquest heard.
John Stevenson, 68, was discovered useless on the ground of his lounge in Aberdare, Wales, with the physique of his companion, Mark Turner, alongside him.
Throughout an inquest into Mr Stevenson’s dying, South Wales Central Coroner’s Courtroom heard the invention was made on March 12, 2020, by police who had compelled entry to their rented terrace house.
A district nurse had raised issues after she had been unable to boost the former BBC Wales political correspondent or his companion.
The precise circumstances of Mr Stevenson’s dying weren’t recognized however it’s seemingly he died from pure causes having been ill after struggling a stroke, the courtroom heard.
It’s understood that an inquest is just not being held into Mr Turner’s dying, for which no proof was given of the circumstances.
John Stevenson (pictured above), 68, was discovered useless on the ground of his lounge in Aberdare, Wales, with the physique of his companion, Mark Turner, alongside him
Mr Stevenson was found in a seated place on the ground of the lounge, which was used as his bed room, whereas Mr Turner’s physique was face down subsequent to him.
Marketing consultant forensic pathologist Dr Stephen Leadbeatter carried out a autopsy examination of the previous journalist’s physique and performed numerous exams however was unable to determine a reason for dying.
Dr Leadbeatter mentioned: ‘The youthful man’s arms seemed to be able suggesting an try by him to elevate the opposite man.
‘I understood additional that crime scene investigators had seen nothing suggesting violence or a battle on the premises.’
Specialists dominated out carbon monoxide poisoning in addition to an ‘electrical accident’, the inquest in Pontypridd was informed.
Dr Leadbeatter added: ‘Whereas I’m unable to supply a particular anatomical rationalization for dying, I discovered no proof to point trauma performed an element within the dying.’
He gave the reason for dying as ‘unascertained’.
The inquest heard Mr Stevenson had retired in 2013 and moved from North Wales to Aberdare in 2017.
His good friend Bethan Worth, a former BBC colleague, mentioned her final contact with Mr Turner was on February 26.
She mentioned Mr Stevenson had suffered a second stroke in 2017 and his mobility and speech declined, with Mr Turner performing as his full-time carer.
The precise circumstances of Mr Stevenson’s dying weren’t recognized however it’s seemingly he died from pure causes having been ill after struggling a stroke, the courtroom heard
She mentioned: ‘I used to be in common contact with Mark. My final contact with Mark was on February 26. I texted once more on March 8 and acquired no reply. John’s daughter contacted me on March 13 notifying me of their deaths.’
The inquest heard a nurse attended their house on March 5 for a routine appointment however couldn’t get a solution.
Police have been alerted when a comply with up name was made per week later, which additionally acquired no response.
James Morris, a detective with South Wales Police, mentioned: ‘Each gents have been deceased within the lounge.
‘It seems Mark could have been making an attempt to tug Mr Stevenson up from the ground.’
Throughout an inquest into Mr Stevenson’s dying, South Wales Central Coroner’s Courtroom (file picture above) heard the invention was made on March 12, 2020, by police who had compelled entry to the pair’s rented house
South Wales Central Assistant Coroner David Regan mentioned it was ‘seemingly’ Mr Stevenson died previous to March 12 however he was unable to offer a precise date of dying.
He mentioned: ‘Mr Stevenson had a earlier medical historical past of stroke and considerably diminished mobility.
‘On March 12 he was discovered deceased on the ground of the lounge of his house by police responding to a welfare concern.
‘Additionally current was his deceased companion who cared for him. The property was safe and there was no suspicion of the involvement of some other individual.
‘Whereas it has not been attainable to establish the reason for Mr Stevenson’s dying, it’s more likely to be pure.’
Mr Regan recorded a conclusion of pure causes.