Northern Coroner investigating baby Beau Bradshaw death

An active coronial investigation is under way into the death of a Mackay six-month-old boy, as it is determines whether or not an inquest will be held.

Six-month-old Beau Frank Bradshaw who was found unresponsive at a East Mackay home on Tuesday June 2, 2021 and died two days later.

The Northern Coroner is actively investigating the death of a Mackay six-month-old boy, as she determines whether or not an inquest will be held.

Baby Beau was found unresponsive at his East Mackay home on June 2, 2020 and died in hospital two days later.

His father Ayden Bradshaw was originally charged with and committed on a murder charge, however in late September 2024 the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed the case against him had been discontinued after a review of the admissible evidence and it was determined the crown no longer “had reasonable prospects of success”.

Six-month-old Beau Frank Bradshaw who was found unresponsive at a East Mackay home on Tuesday June 2, 2021 and died two days later.

At that time Mr Bradshaw had spent about 18 months in custody on remand and just under two years on strict Supreme Court bail conditions.

Baby Beau’s death reverted to being an ongoing coronial investigation, undertaken by Northern Coroner Stephanie Williams.

It is understood Ms Williams has sought information in relation to the death since the DPP decided to discontinue the case.

“The Northern Coroner has carriage of the coronial investigation into the passing of the child in this matter,” a Coroners Court of Queensland spokesman said.

“As such, the coronial investigation into the child’s passing remains ongoing.

“Until such time as the information is received, a decision about whether an inquest will be held remains pending.”

Originally published as Northern Coroner investigating baby Beau Bradshaw death