Wednesday 6 April 2022
An inquest into the deaths of a mother and daughter in Hounslow has recorded verdicts of suicide and unlawful killing.
25 year old Shiwangi Bagoan and her two-year-old daughter Ziana were found dead at their home in Drake Court in December 2020.
Their bodies had been discovered by family members who called the police.
The
circumstances in which they were found were deemed to be suspicious and
specialist homicide detectives launched an investigation.
They
determined that Shiwangi, who worked in hospital operating theatres, had used
her knowledge of medical procedures to administer Propofol and Rocuronium to
Ziana, before taking her own life.
These
findings were supported by the discovery of notes found at the scene.
It
is believed that Shiwangi and Ziana died at some time on the 11th of December 2020.
The
investigation found no evidence of anyone else being involved.
Detective
Chief Inspector Jim Shirley, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This
is a truly tragic case and my thoughts are with Shiwangi and Ziana’s family as
they continue to come to terms with what has happened.
“They
have suffered a terrible loss in unimaginably difficult circumstances.
“We
will never fully know what led Shiwangi to do what she did. It is clear that
mental ill health must have played a significant role.
“As
police officers we know all too well the scale of the mental health challenge
in our communities and we see the impact it has on those who are suffering and
on their families and loved ones.
“If
you are struggling, having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or just need
to talk, there is help out there. Please ask for it.”
The
charities Mind and
the Samaritans both
have a range of helpful advice and resources available online.
They
operate phone lines for people in crisis and can advise on how to get support
in person too.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
