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Clare's Tragedy: Dementia & Taser
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The family of ninety-five-year-old Clare Nowland, who passed away after being tasered by a police officer, is seeking justice at an inquest. Clare, who had dementia, was holding steak knives when officers arrived at her nursing home in Cooma, New South Wales. Senior Constable Kristian White, who was convicted of manslaughter, faced criticism for his lack of remorse. The family shared their pain, highlighting Clares vibrant personality and the deep impact of her loss. Experts at the inquest emphasized the need for better dementia training for police, paramedics, and aged care staff to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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