UPDATE: A Queensland family is reeling after the shocking revelation that the body of their son, Byron Haddow, was returned from Bali missing his heart. The 23-year-old FIFO worker was found unconscious in a pool on the popular holiday island in May 2023, and now his death is under urgent investigation.
Byron’s family has expressed profound grief and outrage after they received his remains without his heart. Just four weeks post his untimely death, a second autopsy conducted in Queensland unveiled this shocking detail. His mother shared her devastation, stating, “My heart literally dropped” upon learning of the missing organ. “We thought at least we could say goodbye to him and lay him to rest,” she added.
Authorities have listed Byron’s official cause of death as drowning, but his mother strongly disputes this. “None of what they say about him drowning in a plunge pool adds up,” she argued, noting that her son had unexplained cuts on his body. The family believes he may have been set up, drugged, and robbed before his death.
The situation escalated when Byron’s family was compelled to pay an additional $700 to have his heart returned, receiving it long after his funeral. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has been contacted for an official statement regarding the repatriation process.
Byron’s tragic passing has sparked a coronial investigation, with a Balinese coroner unable to confirm whether his death was an accident, suicide, or homicide. His mother remains resolute in her pursuit of answers, stating, “We are still chasing answers as to how our fit, healthy 23-year-old son wound up dead in his private villa.”
Following the news of his passing, tributes have flooded in for the young man, remembered as “the funny, kind and considerate friend” who was always there for others. One heartfelt tribute read, “He was the type of guy to give the shirt off his back.”
As this story continues to develop, Byron’s family is left in mourning, grappling with unanswered questions and the emotional toll of their loss. All eyes will be on the ongoing investigation as they seek justice for Byron Haddow.
