Victorian Coroner Simon McGregor has ruled found Veronica
Nelson's human rights were repeatedly breached from the time of
her arrest on 30 December 2019, to her death a few days later, on 2
January 2020, at women's prison Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
Ms Nelson was found unresponsive in her cell, in a pool of her
own vomit.
Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson was arrested on suspected
shoplifting charges and alleged breaches of bail.
She died in custody just three days later.
Calls for help
fall on deaf ears
The coronial inquest following Ms Nelson's death heard
evidence that was particularly confronting, including that she made
49 calls for help on the intercom during her 36 hours in
prison.
