2019 Dec: Notorious bikie boss Brent Reker, suspected of planning mass self-harm, died in custody; coroner investigates if his transfer from mental health unit contributed to suicide.

In Dec 2019, prison officers suspected a notorious bikie boss, Brent Reker, planned a mass self-harm incident at Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Days before his death, Reker, who was in remand for drug and weapon offenses, was moved from a specialist mental health unit. A Victorian coroner is investigating whether this transfer contributed to his suicide. Reker was previously moved to the Moroka unit for complex mental health issues, which provides specialized care, treatment, and programs.

March 18, 2024
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