October 29th 2024.
The news of Roger Rogerson's death has been confirmed by an inquest, revealing that the notorious former detective passed away after suffering a major stroke. He was receiving end-of-life care while bedridden at the Prince of Wales Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to an intracerebral haemorrhage on January 21. This came as no surprise, as the 83-year-old had been serving a life sentence at Long Bay jail for the execution-style murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao in 2014.
During the inquest, Deputy State Coroner Elizabeth Ryan made it clear that there was no controversy surrounding Rogerson's death and the circumstances leading up to it. She acknowledged his long and infamous career as a member of the NSW Police Force and the numerous allegations against him. However, she also noted that he was not a young man when he entered custody and that he had received appropriate care during his time in the aged care unit at Long Bay jail.
It is standard protocol for an inquest to be held when an inmate dies while in custody, and in the months leading up to his death, Rogerson's health had been on a steady decline. Counsel assisting Matthew McAuliffe revealed that he had been bedridden since his transfer to the jail's aged care unit in June 2023 and that his cognitive decline had accelerated during this time. On January 18, prison staff observed that Rogerson was experiencing drowsiness, difficulty following directions, and lapses in consciousness, prompting his transfer to the hospital.
Despite receiving medical attention, Rogerson's condition continued to worsen and it was decided that he would be transitioned to comfort measures on January 19. He passed away three days later, with a post mortem confirming that he had suffered a stroke. His family expressed no concerns about the care and treatment he received while in custody, and it was clear that his health had been in a steady decline leading up to his death.
Following his murder conviction, Rogerson had lost a series of appeals, including a High Court ruling in 2023 that ensured he would spend the rest of his life in jail. He maintained his innocence throughout the trial and claimed to have had no knowledge of the plan by his fellow crooked former detective Glen McNamara to murder Jamie Gao. The 20-year-old was lured to a storage shed and shot before his body was disposed of in the sea by the two former police officers. McNamara was also sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder.
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