Man accidentally stabbed himself to death trying to separate two burgers
18 September 2024 4:01pm
man died after he accidentally stabbed himself while trying to separate two frozen burgers with a knife, an inquest has heard.
Barry Griffiths, 57, is believed to have sustained a fatal wound to his stomach while parting the frozen-hard burgers with the utensil.
The inquest heard he lived alone and lay dead for several days before being discovered with a trail of blood around his kitchen and bedroom.
Mr Griffiths was found in his flat in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, and a post-mortem examination revealed that he died from a stab wound.
His body was found in July last year after concerns were raised that he hadn’t been seen for more than a week.
Mr Griffiths, who was described as a “very private man”, was found on his bed at his supported living accommodation, fully clothed and with blood on his swollen stomach.
His phone, wallet and computer remained in place and there was no sign of any disturbance in the first-floor flat. There was blood in the hallway, bathroom and bedroom.
Det Ch Insp Jonathan Rees said: “The bottom drawer of the freezer had been left open and pulled forward in a position to access food items.