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An Australian Man Was Returned Home Without a Heart. Who Is to Blame?

Indonesian hospital denies organ theft claims after Byron Haddow's heart was returned separately following forensic examination, raising questions about Bali's medical procedures.

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Byron Haddow, 23, was found dead at his rented villa in Bali while on holiday in May.

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The unknowns about the case of Byron Haddow, the 23-year-old Australian found dead in a swimming pool in Bali, Indonesia, and repatriated to his heartless country of origin. Following the explanations required by the Australian authorities to their Asian counterparts, a hospital on this tourist island, Professor Ngoerah, has denied allegations of involvement in organ trafficking, international media report. “I want to emphasize, on behalf of the…

·Spain
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Haddow's body was returned to Australia four weeks later. During a second autopsy, doctors were surprised to discover the missing heart, sparking suspicions of organ theft. The news garnered widespread attention and discussion in the media and on social media. I Made Darmajaya, Director of Medical Care and Support at Prof Ngoerah Hospital in Bali, clarified that the hospital was not involved in organ theft and that the forensic handling of the b…

·Melbourne, Australia
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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