A Bristol graphic designer found dead on the Downs took his own life, Avon Coroner’s Court has heard.
The body of 37-year-old Ryan Ramnath was spotted near a bench by a dog-walker on Sunday, February 24.
Mr Ramnath left a note for his mother.
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HM assistant coroner Simon Fox QC today (May 13) recorded a verdict of suicide by asphyxiation.
In a written statement, Mr Ramnath’s mother said her son was an independent single man who lived in the “flat of his dreams” by the waterfront in central Bristol.
She said the family met up at least once a week and in the weeks before Mr Ramnath’s death he had carried out a number of odd jobs around her house.
She said none of the family were aware of any circumstances leading up to Mr Ramnath’s death, adding: “Our belief that we were a very close family has been shattered by his suicide.”
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The court heard a written statement from the dog-walker who came across Mr Ramnath’s body at around 8am on February 24.
The statement said he saw an object on the ground and on the approach he realised it was a motionless person, he then phoned for an ambulance, but was “99 per cent sure” that the person was dead.
Dr Fox said Mr Ramnath, of Canon’s Marsh, died by suicide, with the time of death 8.17am.
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The assistant coroner gave his condolences to Mr Ramnath’s mother, father and brother-in-law, all of whom were present.
- Most people who are thinking of taking their own life have shown warning signs beforehand.
- These can include becoming depressed, showing sudden changes in behaviour, talking about wanting to die and feelings of hopelessness. These feelings do improve and can be treated.
- If you are concerned about someone, or need help yourself, please contact the Samaritans on 08457 909090 day or night or PAPYRUS on 08000 684141.
