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News.com.au
07-05-2025
- News.com.au
Mum, 21, dies at home while battling chest infection
A young mum has died at home after inhaling laughing gas while battling a chest infection, an inquest was told. Kira Booth was discovered in her flat in Burnley, England, by a support worker in November after she went silent on social media for 24 hours. An inquest into the 21-year-old's death heard a large number of nitrous oxide containers were found at her home. Two were discovered near her bed and sofa, while a further 18 were packaged up ready to be thrown out. Police also found two small bags that may have contained cocaine at the flat. A post mortem showed there was no trauma related to Kira's cause of death. While toxicology revealed recent cocaine use, nitrous oxide could not be detected as it leaves the body upon death. The court was told Kira had been struggling with a chest infection at the time of her death. Her family said she left home through her own choice at a young age, but regularly kept in touch with her five siblings and her parents. They described her as a 'very kind and generous' person who was active in a lot of sports such as swimming, gymnastics, football, and dancing. The family were not aware Kira had been taking drugs at first and later believed it was just recreational. Mum Carla Booth said her daughter had struggled with her mental health after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Kira had been sectioned a number of times and had lived in a mother and baby unit before moving into her own home. Her baby was taken away last July after she told a social worker she had been hearing voices. Kira was granted access two to three times a week, the court heard. Coroner Kate Bisset recorded a conclusion of misadventure, saying: 'Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide while suffering with a chest infection.' The coroner said Kira had a 'strong will to live' and that her records showed she 'worked through her difficulties.' She said: 'Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. 'She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances. She was not a habitual user.'
Metro
06-05-2025
- Metro
Mum, 21, found dead after inhaling laughing gas with a chest infection
A young mum died in her flat after taking laughing gas while she had a chest infection. Kira Booth, 21, was found by her support worker last November, an inquest held at Preston Coroner's Court heard. A number of nitrous oxide containers were also found in her flat. This included one on the floor near her bed, one down the back of a sofa, and 18 packaged up ready to be thrown out. Some empty and used tablet strips, as well as two snap bags possibly containing cocaine, were also found. Detective Inspector Steven Slater said there was no evidence of third-party involvement in her death or of her being injured. A post-mortem examination revealed there was no trauma related to her death, and a toxicology report showed there was recent cocaine use, but no other compounds were detected. Coroner Kate Bissett said there was no evidence Kira wanted to take her own life because she had a 'strong will to live' and had 'worked through her difficulties'. She said: 'Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. 'She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances. She was not a habitual user.' She added that nitrous oxide cannot be detected by toxicology examinations as it leaves the body when somebody dies. The coroner read out evidence from Kira's mum, Carla Booth, who said her daughter had struggled with her mental health. Kira had borderline personality disorder, had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act a number of times in her life, and had left home of her own accord at a young age. She was moved to a flat in Burnley, Lancashire, from a mother and baby unit, and her baby was taken into care in July last year. She was allowed to see her child three times a week. More Trending Carla said her daughter, who had told social workers previously about mental health struggles with hearing voices, had not been active on social media for 24 hours before her death. They had not been aware she was taking drugs until the end of her life. She was described by her family as a 'very kind and generous' person who enjoyed sports like swimming, gymnastics, football, and dancing. A conclusion of misadventure was recorded, and Ms Bissett said: 'Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide whilst suffering with a chest infection.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Pub that wrongly accused family of 'dine and dash' ordered to give them £75,000 MORE: Gang stole £500 from man they wrongly abducted and gave him back £20 in compensation MORE: Man denies murdering schoolboy, 14, who was nearly decapitated in sword rampage
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Mum, 21, found dead at home after taking laughing gas
Kira Booth's body was discovered in her flat and a coroner has now ruled she died after inhaling laughing gas while battling a chest infection A young mother tragically passed away after inhaling laughing gas while fighting off a chest infection, an inquest has determined. Kira Booth, at the age of just 21, was found dead in her apartment by her support worker in November. Kira left her family home while still very young, but she made sure to stay connected with her five siblings and parents, an inquest was told. Her relatives remembered her as a "very kind and generous" young woman who loved sports, including swimming, gymnastics, football, and dancing. Initially unaware that Kira had been using drugs, her family later realised it was more for recreational use rather than addiction towards the end of her life. During the inquest at Preston Coroner's Court, coroner Kate Bissett read evidence from Kira's mother, Carla Booth, which highlighted that Kira battled with mental health issues and often found rules challenging, prompting her departure from home, reports Lancs Live. Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, Kira had been sectioned multiple times under the Mental Health Act. Post childbirth, she resided in a mother and baby unit before relocating to her own flat in Burnley, Lancashire. In around July of the previous year, after telling a social worker she was hearing voices, Kira was separated from her child, getting to see her baby just three times weekly. In the lead-up to her death, Kira's mother noticed her absence from social media for around 24 hours - a distinctly unusual behaviour pattern for her daughter. It was later confirmed by police that Kira had passed away in her flat. Detective Inspector Steven Slater, who led the investigation, informed the inquest that there appeared to be no signs of injury or third-party involvement in her death. He mentioned the flat was itself not a cause for concern but noted an abundance of nitrous oxide canisters were present – one was discovered near her bed, another behind a sofa, and a further 18 packaged, seemingly ready for disposal. Also found in the premises were various tablet strips, some used up and others not, along with two small resealable plastic bags which, according to the officer, could have potentially contained cocaine. A CT post-mortem examination indicated no physical injuries contributed to Kira's death. However, a toxicological analysis revealed recent cocaine consumption although no other substances were identified. Ms Bissett clarified that nitrous oxide is undetectable in toxicology screenings since it evacuates the body posthumously. She added that there was nothing to suggest Kira had any intention of self-harm. Kira was described as having a "strong will to live", and her history illustrated how she consistently confronted her problems. According to Ms Bissett: "Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances." Coroner Ms Bissett concluded: "She was not a habitual user." Ms Bissett recorded a conclusion of misadventure, stating: "Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide whilst suffering with a chest infection."
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Kind and generous' mum, 21, found dead after inhaling laughing gas with chest infection
Young mum Kira Booth, 21, was discovered lifeless in her Burnley flat by her support worker in November last year - after she did laughing gas whilst battling a chest infection A young mum was tragically found dead after inhaling laughing gas whilst fighting a chest infection, an inquest has concluded. Kira Booth, 21, was discovered lifeless in her Burnley flat by her support worker in November last year. Her family said they were not aware she had been taking drugs until shortly before her death, though said it was more recreational as opposed to a dependency. Kira chose to leave home at a young age, but regularly kept in touch with her five siblings and her parents, the family said. They described the young mum as a "very kind and generous" person, who loved swimming, gymnastics, football, and dancing. Evidence was read into the record at Preston Coroner's Court by coroner Kate Bissett from Kira's mum, Carla Booth. She said Kira's struggle with mental health and with the rules led to her leaving the family home. Kira had a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and had been sectioned a number of times under the Mental Health Act, Lancashire Live reports. She had lived in a mother and baby unit since giving birth, and then moved into her flat in Burnley, Lancashire. Around July last year, she told a social worker that she had been hearing voices, which led to her baby being taken away, and she had access to her child three times a week. In November, alarm bells began to ring for Kira's mum when she noticed her daughter had been inactive on social media for 24 hours, which was unusual. Police confirmed later that day that Kira had died in her flat. Detective Inspector Steven Slater, the senior investigating officer in the case, told the inquest there was no evidence of any third-party involvement or the mum being injured. He added that a large number of nitrous oxide containers were found inside the property, including one on the floor near her bed, one down the back of a sofa, and a further 18 packaged up ready to be thrown out. A number of tablet strips were also found - some empty - as well as two small snap bags, which the officer said potentially could have contained cocaine. According to a CT post-mortem exam, there was no trauma related to Kira's cause of death. A toxicology report also showed there was recent cocaine use, but no other compounds were detected. Ms Bissett said nitrous oxide cannot be detected by toxicology examinations as it leaves the body upon death, adding there was no evidence Kira had intended to take her own life. She said Kira had a "strong will to live" and that her records showed she "worked through her difficulties." She said: "Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances. She was not a habitual user." Ms Bissett recorded a conclusion of misadventure, saying: "Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide whilst suffering with a chest infection."
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Mum, 21, died at home after inhaling laughing gas while battling chest infection, inquest told
A MUM died at home after inhaling laughing gas while battling a chest infection, an inquest was told. Kira Booth was discovered in her flat in Burnley by a support worker in November after she went silent on social media for 24 hours. 3 An inquest into the 21-year-old's death heard a large number of nitrous oxide containers were found at her home. Two were discovered near her bed and sofa, while a further 18 were packaged up ready to be thrown out. Police also found two small bags that may have contained cocaine at the flat. A post mortem showed there was no trauma related to Kira's cause of death. While toxicology revealed recent cocaine use but nitrous oxide could not be detected as it leaves the body upon death. The court was told Kira had been struggling with a chest infection at the time of her death. Her family said she left home through her own choice at a young age, but regularly kept in touch with her five siblings and her parents. They described her as a "very kind and generous" person who was active in a lot of sports such as swimming, gymnastics, football, and dancing. The family were not aware Kira had been taking drugs at first and later believed it was just recreational. Mum Carla Booth said her daughter had struggled with her mental health after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Kira had been sectioned a number of times and had lived in a mother and baby unit before moving into her own home. Her baby was taken away last July after she told a social worker she had been hearing voices. Kira was granted access to the tot three times a week, the court heard. Coroner Kate Bisset recorded a conclusion of misadventure, saying: "Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide whilst suffering with a chest infection." The coroner said Kira had a "strong will to live" and that her records showed she "worked through her difficulties." She said: "Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. "She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances. She was not a habitual user." 3 3
