Maldon man who jumped from Golden Gate Bridge took his personal life, inquest guidelines
On October 10, 21-year-old Zachary Kennedy was seen by several witnesses on the bridge in California.
His body was later recovered from the water by the US Coast Guard, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday at Chelmsford Coroner's Court, coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray recorded a verdict of suicide, saying Mr Kennedy had deliberately taken his own life.
Mr. Kennedy's body was found in the waters of the bay at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the iconic structure that connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
At Monday's hearing, coroner Andre Kimche said: “At the time of his death Mr Kennedy was still living in Maldon.”
“On October 10, he was seen jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
“He was recovered from the water by the Coast Guard and brought to shore.
“American authorities did not take toxicology samples and U.S. medical examiners listed the cause of death as blunt impact injuries.”
Ms Beasley-Murray said: “Given all the evidence presented to this court, I have concluded that this man intended to take his own life.”
“He had the intention and acted consciously, knowing full well that it would cost his life.
“I will conclude that he killed himself.
“Please express my condolences to Mr. Kennedy’s family.”
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