Coroner suggests racism marred investigation of Indigenous teen's death (opens original article in a new tab)

A coronial inquest into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines found no new information, leaving the case unsolved. The family maintains he was murdered, and the coroner noted possible community knowledge not shared with police. The case has caused lasting distress for the family.

• Coroner found no breakthrough in the 1988 death of Indigenous teen Mark Haines
• Family believes Mark was murdered and someone in the community knows the truth
• Coroner acknowledged the ongoing impact on the family and lack of clarity in the case