Overview

• Stacey Hyde, wrongfully convicted of murder at 17 and later acquitted on self-defence grounds, died at 32 from bulimia nervosa in April 2024.
• A May 2025 inquest ruled her death as natural causes, excluding drugs or suicide, despite her struggles with addiction and exploitation post-release.
• Hyde faced significant challenges after her release, including PTSD, substance abuse, bulimia, and repeated hospitalizations for health complications.
• The coroner noted her plans to visit her aunt in Greece, emphasizing that she was looking forward to the future before her death.
• Advocacy group Justice for Women, which supported her appeal, highlighted her case as a stark example of systemic gaps in care for trauma survivors.