Peter and Marguerite Norris were discovered in their beds in separate bedrooms of their home in Modbury on April 8, 2021, and both had the initials DNR – an abbreviation of Do Not Refresh – written on their foreheads. An investigation conducted in Plymouth Medical Court today, March 28, found Norris, 75, a retired company director, and Ms. Norris, 74, a retired teacher, both suffering from ill health. According to records from Norris’s general practitioner, he had been left to struggle with chronic pain after two strokes in 2007 and 2010, and also had osteoarthritis. He is said to have tried almost all available painkillers, but was still suffering from “a degree” of neuropathic pain. It was noted that he had stated that he never wanted to go to the hospital again. Read more: Farmer Hero Devon, 88, is still working full time A post-mortem examination confirmed that the cause of death was an overdose of painkillers. The amount he took was within the lethal range and he was also found to have coronary heart disease and chronic kidney disease. The cause of Mrs Norris’s death was drug toxicity. She was also found to be suffering from many life-threatening conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and heart disease. Officer in the case, Keeley Topham, said during questioning that he reported to the police concern for well-being after a neighbor had not seen the couple for about a week. Upon entering the property, police found that Mr. Norris had died in one bedroom and Mrs. Norris had died in another bedroom further down the hall. In Mrs. Norris’s room, in a small crate on a desk were found their updated wills and other pieces of paperwork that would require attention after their death, and details on how their passports could be found for identification in the safe. . In the front room, police found instructions on heating and lighting had been left on the property and to keep the curtains drawn so that the furniture would not fade. Details of their final wishes were also noted. What happens where you live? Find out by adding your zip code or visit InYourArea here Police later discovered that the couple had sent a letter to their lawyer explaining, “our lives, our choice”. The police investigation confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Officer Topham said: “All the evidence shows that the tragic deaths of Mr and Mrs Norris were due to suicide without the involvement of third parties.” Medical examiner Ian Arrow said he had “unfortunately” committed suicide for both deaths. The Samaritans are accessible around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need an immediate answer, it’s best to call them on the phone. You can contact them by calling 116 123, emailing [email protected] or visiting www.samaritans.org Local help is also available from the Devon-based charity Andy’s Man Club. It has teams all over Devon with a mission to reduce the number of suicide deaths in men. Find your nearest team at andysmanclub.co.uk to attend anonymously, for free. Read more related articles Read more related articles
