Catherine Shaw: Mysterious death of British woman on mountain ruled to be accidental
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Catherine Shaw's unclothed body was found 100m from the Indian Nose trail in the south-west of the country in March – leading to suspicion that she may have been attacked. There were "no suspicious circumstances or third party involvement", and it was likely that Ms Shaw had been dead for "four to six days" before her body was discovered, he said. Recording a conclusion of accidental death, Mr Salter offered his condolences to Ms Shaw's family, saying: "She was someone who led a very full and active life." Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events In the run up to the hearing charity the Lucie Blackman Trust, who had been supporting the family, said Ms Shaw had been fasting for days before her disappearance while “disposing of possessions, including clothing”.
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