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West Kent College worker Sabrina Goacher, from Tunbridge Wells, took her own life rules inquest

The body of a popular photographer was discovered in woodland in Tunbridge Wells by her mother.

Sabrina Goacher, described by a friend as one of the "loveliest" people you could ever meet, was found in a grassy area off Church Road and Rusthall Common, just before 9pm on August 19.

Sabrina Goacher died in August
Sabrina Goacher died in August

She had been reported missing that morning by friends and family.

At an inquest into her death today, coroner Christopher Sutton-Mattocks ruled Miss Goacher, from Tunbridge Wells, had taken her own life.

The 30-year-old was a popular photographer who worked with local festivals and bands as well as being employed as a front of house supervisor at West Kent College.

The inquest heard after two of Miss Goacher's friends took their own lives, she was having suicidal thoughts in February 2019, but told her GP she had no plans to carry them out.

Her GP referred her to cognitive behaviour therapy and mental health programmes and she was prescribed anti-depressants on March 6.

Miss Goacher was found in a grassy area off Church Road, Tunbridge Wells Picture: Andy Jones
Miss Goacher was found in a grassy area off Church Road, Tunbridge Wells Picture: Andy Jones

However, by summer her mood had improved.

Speaking at the inquest, GP Martin Jones, said: "My impression was that the crisis had passed."

After her body was found, police launched a wide-ranging investigation, reviewing CCTV in Tunbridge Wells, and interviewing colleagues and friends.

On the evening of August 17, Miss Goacher and a good friend went to a pub in Tunbridge Wells.

She later went back to the friend's flat, which she was planning on moving in to.

At the flat, Miss Goacher showed her friend a bag of beta blockers and said she wouldn't be needing them any more.

"She would do everything for anyone..."

She had been taking the prescription drug for migraines regularly since 2017.

She left the flat the next morning and CCTV shows her walking through Tunbridge Wells.

However, she never made it to the home she shared with her boyfriend.

The next day, Sharon Goacher found her daughter's body, with beta blocker packets nearby.

A note, which mentioned family and friends, was also discovered at the scene.

In a tribute to Miss Goucher, read at the inquest, a friend said: "She was a cool, hippy bohemian chick.

"She was quite possibly one of the loveliest people you would ever meet. She would do everything for anyone."

A pathologist gave the cause of death as an overdose of beta blockers. Low levels of cocaine and two other painkillers were also found in Miss Goucher's system.

For confidential support on an emotional issue, call Samaritans on 116 123 at any time.

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