Shirley Nunn’s death expose failures in care for families

In 2021, Shirley Nunn, 67, and her son Steven, 50, were found dead in their home in Middlesborough, England. Now, a new investigation reveals heartbreaking details surrounding the tragedy — a tragedy that could have been prevented.

In October 2021, 67-year-old Shirley Nunn received a devastating diagnosis.

Doctors told her that she had terminal cancer, and Shirley realized it was only a matter of time before she would pass away. While this news was heartbreaking, what seemed to weigh even heavier on her mind was the thought of how her son, Steven, would cope once she was gone.

Shirley had been a full-time caregiver for Steven ever since he suffered a tragic accident at the age of 11. The accident left him in a coma and caused severe brain damage. Despite numerous surgeries to save his life and help him recover, Steven’s injuries had lasting effects, leaving him unable to live independently.