Care Worker, 27, Found Dead in Bathtub at Friend’s Home

Kimberley Woolrich, 27, was found dead in a bathtub. A coroner ruled her death drug-related after an inquest.

Care Worker, 27, Found Dead in Bathtub at Friend’s Home
Care Worker, 27, Found Dead in Bathtub at Friend’s Home

Kimberley Woolrich died at a friend’s place. The inquest shared details about her death. Her friend found her in the bathtub and called emergency services right away.

Paramedics arrived quickly and found Kim in cardiac arrest. Police first investigated it as a possible murder, but later confirmed she was alone. Kim was staying the night with her friend.

Kim struggled with mental health issues for years. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19 and used antidepressants and illegal drugs sometimes, including cocaine and monkey dust.

Kim received help from a mental health organization, but she did not want to stop using drugs. Her mom stated Kim was often in and out of a hospital, starting when she turned 18.

Her mom described Kim as a happy child who enjoyed working as a carer. She also said Kim was very caring and would help anyone, her mother shared.

Kim was found at a location on Corporation Street at 2:47 AM. The coroner determined her death was drug-related, stating she used a mix of three substances that had a combined effect, causing her death. She found no evidence of suicidal intent.

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