Warning over ‘dangerous and reckless’ practice after woman killed by boyfriend

A dancer “strangled” by her “controlling” boyfriend was unlawfully killed, a coroner has concluded.

Georgia May Brooke died in hospital in the early hours of Friday, February 4, 2022, after going into cardiac arrest. The 26-year-old had taken GHB and cocaine with boyfriend Luke Cannon at his home in Bradford. He called 999 but Georgia could not be saved.

West Yorkshire Police have opened a murder investigation into Georgia’s death. They hunted down Luke, who was found hanged a short time later near the hospital.

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Coroner Dr. Christopher Johnson said Georgia’s primary cause of death was neck compression, which he said was severe and prolonged. The level of GHB found in her system was said to be in the toxic range.

A police investigation found that Georgia had a sexual interest in “choking”.

Coroner Martin Fleming, concluding that Georgia died as a result of unlawful killing, described what happened as a “sex game gone wrong”. He said such sexual practices were both “dangerous and reckless” and suggested what happened to Georgia should send a “strong message of deterrence to those involved in such practices”.

Mr Fleming said the strangulation amounted to an attack on Georgia and she “could not have consented to the fatal consequences”. He said there was no evidence Luke intended to kill her, Yorkshire Live reports.

The inquest heard evidence from police that Georgia was influenced by Luke with observed changes in her behaviour. Text messages between them suggested she consented to sexual practices with Luke.

Mr Fleming described Georgia as a much-loved sister and daughter and a talented dancer and dance teacher. He said that Georgia is popular, caring and kind and not worldly wise. He said she was a young woman with a bright future ahead of her.

After the hearing, Georgia’s mother Samantha and sister Nadia paid tribute. They said the past two years had been “horrible” as they dealt with the loss of Georgia and the fight for justice.

They described her as a beautiful and talented dancer who was adored and loved by everyone. They said their “journey for justice” was over and they respected the coroner’s decision.

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