‘Missed opportunities’ to prevent woman’s death in prison cell fire, inquest finds

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Hannah Al-Othman and Priya BharadiaMarch 17, 2026 at 08:02 PM

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An inquest found "missed opportunities" contributed to the death of Clare Dupree, 48, at HMP Eastwood Park in Gloucestershire in December 2022. Dupree, who had severe mental illness, died from smoke inhalation after starting a fire in her cell with a vape. The jury determined that the lack of automatic fire detection in the cell delayed the discovery of the fire. Jurors also found that an incorrect diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder contributed to her incarceration. Dupree's family described her struggles with mental health and drug use following a childhood surgery and rape. She was imprisoned after threatening a security guard while stealing a pregnancy test, influenced by an abusive partner.

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Avon coroner's court 40% Cardiff 40% Gloucestershire 50% Maria Voisin 50% Emma Baptiste ×260% Phillip Thorrington ×260% Rachel Thorrington ×270% HMP Eastwood Park 80% Clare Dupree ×9100%

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prison death 90% inquest 80% mental illness 80% missed opportunities 70% prison cell fire 70% lack of fire detection 60% substance abuse 50% incorrect diagnosis 50% domestic abuse 40%

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Gloucestershire

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