Inquiry hears man was 'totally disillusioned' before tragic death in Nerrigundah fire

Joel Erickson
Updated September 13 2021 - 3:03pm, first published 3:00pm
John Smith lived in Catalina with his wife and daughter, and tragically died trying to defend his bush property in Nerrigundah. Picture: NSW Coroner's Court
John Smith lived in Catalina with his wife and daughter, and tragically died trying to defend his bush property in Nerrigundah. Picture: NSW Coroner's Court

CAUTION: Eyewitness and expert testimony to the events that took the life of John Smith in December, 2019, are unsettling. Australian Community Media urges caution for readers as this could be deeply upsetting.

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Joel Erickson

Joel Erickson

Senior Journalist

Contact me at j.erickson@austcommunity.com.au or 0447 796 748.

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