Jesse's Tragedy Sparks Inquest | Auckland News

A tragic inquest in Queenstown is unraveling the preventable death of 12-year-old Jesse Samuel, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his family’s bathroom in 2018. His mother insists it was no accident, demanding accountability as the coroner probes “plainly unlawful” failures — including a gasfitter who signed off on faulty work without inspecting it himself. The heater, improperly installed and never meant for bathrooms, released deadly gas during a routine shower. Experts revealed critical oversights: inadequate ventilation, lack of proper training, and weak oversight. With hearings set to last five days, the case aims to overhaul industry safety standards — so no other child loses their future to avoidable negligence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a58fde588ee177d