November 18th 2024.
John Ellis was a young veterinarian who tragically took his own life. His mother, Tina Ellis, spoke at the inquest and shared that her son had been struggling with the increasing number of customers who asked him to put their animals down unnecessarily. It was clear that this was a source of great distress for him. Tina explained that John was upset that some clients who could afford expensive cars would not pay to help their beloved pets. He confided in his mother that many clients would bring their animals in for treatment too late, making it impossible for him to save them. This was something that John found "destroying".
Not only was John struggling with this aspect of his job, but he was also dealing with personal issues. He had been living a "double life" and was cheating on his long-term partner, Ashley James, with another man, Ryan Hunt. This secret was only revealed after John's death. The stress of this situation, coupled with financial and sleeping troubles, had taken a toll on John's mental health. His mother shared that these things had "completely built up" and that he was finding it difficult to cope.
The inquest also heard that on the night of November 6, 2022, John had informed his mother and a friend that he intended to break up with Ashley. He then went to pick up a package from Animed, where he tricked a veterinary nurse into giving him a deadly medication by falsely claiming he needed it to put down a friend's "large dog". Instead, he used the drug to take his own life via an intravenous drip. When he spoke to Ashley on the phone later that evening, he told him he had done something "stupid" and that he loved him. He also called Ryan Hunt and told him he was not going to "hurt" him anymore before hanging up the phone.
The inquest revealed that there were some serious flaws in the system that allowed John to access the medication that ultimately led to his death. He was able to obtain the drug without any checks being made to verify his story. The coroner, Simon Burge, recorded a verdict of suicide and expressed regret that such a talented young man had taken his own life. In a statement shared by suicide charity Amparo, John's family urged anyone struggling with mental health challenges to seek help and not suffer in silence.
John's family and friends will always remember him for his warmth, generosity, and love for animals. He poured his heart into his work, and his absence has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew him. As his family grapples with the heartbreak and shock of losing him, they hope to raise awareness about the importance of seeking help and not feeling alone in the face of mental health challenges. John's death was a tragic loss, and his family hopes that others will not have to endure the same pain.
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