How Could You? Hall of Shame-UK-Patrick Biggs-Davison case- Adult Death

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From Wimbledon, UK, “the adopted grandson of a former Conservative MP killed himself hours after a final family supper because he felt a ‘failure,’ an inquest heard.

Patrick Biggs-Davison, whose grandfather was Epping West MP Sir John Biggs-Davison, was found hanged at his parent’s home in Wimbledon, south west London.

The 25-year-old was said to have felt a ‘failure’ after struggling to hold down a steady job, Southwark Coroner’s Court was told.

Hours earlier, the former public schoolboy had enjoyed a ‘peaceful’ meal with members of his family.

He was discovered by his young brother Tom and died five days later from brain damage.

His mother Anna, Princess Czartoryska, described how that evening she felt happy that ‘all her chicks were under one roof.

‘He was a talented, beautiful child with a magnetic personality,’ his parents said in a letter to the coroner.

‘He was the boy with the magical dark eyes. He had much to offer the world and was adored by his brother, family and friends. His death has left us devastated and our world has been shattered.

‘It is hard to see how our lives can go on without him. Patrick will always be loved. Always.’

After leaving £30,000-a-year Worth School, which is run by Benedictine Monks, Mr Biggs-Davison drifted through a number of jobs

He felt work was ‘tedious’ and ‘found it difficult to feel enthusiastic,’ the hearing was told.

Mr Biggs-Davison was born in London and adopted by his parents at eight-weeks-old, who said they were ‘blessed to have him in their lives.’

At an early age he was diagnosed with ADHD and moved schools to ‘find the best fit,’ assistant coroner Briony Ballard said as she outlined his history.

Despite his difficulties, he was ‘very bright’ and ‘extremely popular.’

Later in his life he was diagnosed with a personality disorder and low self-esteem, while he also referred himself for help for ketamine and cannabis dependency.

He was proscribed anti-depressants but struggled to take them, and would move from one job to another, struggling to find his ‘niche.

His last recorded job was that of being a writer.

‘His friends reported that they had close friendships with him, but sadly that did dwindle as his friends grew up, moved on with their lives, started occupations and formed relationships,’ Ms Ballard said.

‘Mr Biggs-Davison felt isolated and left behind and he sadly withdrew.’

His grandfather, Sir John, was MP for Epping from 1955 until his death, aged 70, in 1988.He was a founding member of the Monday Club.

Having taken the family dog for a walk on January 6 this years, Mr Biggs-Davison returned for a meal at their home in Wimbledon, the hearing head.

‘The family had a lovely supper with Patrick’s parents, uncle, brother and Tom’s girlfriend,’ Ms Ballard said.

‘Tom and his girlfriend Chloe had completed degrees at Exeter University, had finished work placements and were planning to move back to Cornwall.

‘It was a peaceful evening and Patrick watched his brother and Chloe, who were happy with themselves and playing with the dog.

‘His mother went to bed at 10.45pm and she said she felt lucky that all her chicks were under the roof and happy.

‘She thought she heard a very strange noise coming from downstairs, a door being kicked or banged, but fell back asleep.

‘About 40 minutes later Tom came into his parents’ room, requesting they come downstairs.

‘Tom had found him hanging in the shower room.’

Emergency services were called and arrived just before midnight, where one family member cried: ‘He’s hanged himself. We can’t revive him. Please revive him.’

Mr Biggs-Davison was taken to St George’s Hospital but was described as brain dead and later was transferred to Trinity Hospice where he died after his life-support was switched off.

‘The family were able to let him go with their blessing,’ Ms Ballard continued.

‘They described how hard that was, but it was a beautiful moment.’

Coroner Ms Ballard concluded that Mr Biggs-Davison took his own life.

He attended top independent Worth School in Crawley, West Sussex.

Mr Biggs-Davison’s father, Harry, was a former headmaster of St Philip’s School, a Roman Catholic prep school for boys in Kensington, south west London.

After the inquest, a statement from his family read: ‘Patrick had found life very difficult to endure in recent years, but his sudden death was a massive shock to his family and friends, who adored him.

‘We are proud that Patrick touched the lives of so many people he came into contact with in such a positive way.’

Mr Biggs-Davison was buried in Devon near to a cottage his family owns.

The family now supports PAPYRUS, the Prevention of Young Suicide. “

Adopted grandson of a former Conservative MP killed himself hours after a final family supper because he felt a ‘failure’

[Daily Mail 10/8/15 by Sam Matthews]

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