Australian family demands action one year after son's Bali death
One year after the death of Byron Dumschat in Bali, his family is calling for action and transparency from authorities. They have not received a police report and are seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his death. The family is particularly concerned about conflicting accounts from witnesses and the lack of investigation progress.
- ▪Byron Dumschat died on May 26, 2025, while on holiday in Bali.
- ▪An autopsy revealed no water in his lungs, contradicting initial reports of drowning.
- ▪His parents are disappointed by the lack of transparency from authorities and are demanding further investigation.
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One year after Byron Dumschat's Bali death his family demands actionBy Madeline GraceABC Sunshine CoastTopic:PoliceTue 26 May 2026 at 5:58amTue 26 May 2026 at 5:58amTue 26 May 2026 at 5:58amSunshine Coast man Byron Dumschat died in Bali last year. (Supplied: Haddow family)abc.net.au/news/one-year-after-byron-dumschat-bali-death-family-demands-action/106717524Link copiedShareShare articleOne year since their 23-year-old son died while holidaying at a villa in Bali, a heartbroken Sunshine Coast couple say they still haven't received a police report.Byron Dumschat, also known as Byron Haddow, died on May 26, 2025 at The Grove Bumbak, in Bali's Seminyak area, where he had been staying with a friend.The scene of his death was cleaned up before any evidence could be collected and the matter…
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