The body of 21 year old Kira Booth was tragically discovered in her flat by her support worker in November last year, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Preston Coroner's Court was informed about Kira's early departure from the family home, although she maintained regular contact with her loved ones, including five siblings and her parents. Her bereaved family remembered her as a "kind and generous" soul who had a passion for various sports, engaging in swimming, gymnastics, football, and dance.

The revelation of Kira's drug use came as a surprise to her family members, who later understood she indulged in substances, albeit recreationally rather than as a dependency. Evidence presented by coroner Kate Bissett, taken from Kira's mum Carla Booth's statement, highlighted her mental health struggles and difficulties abiding by rules, which motivated her home departure.

With a diagnosed borderline personality disorder, Kira faced multiple admissions under the Mental Health Act, according to Lancs Live reports.

Post-childbirth, Kira had lived in a mother and baby unit, before moving into an individual flat in Burnley, Lancashire. A social worker received confessions from Kira in July last year about hearing voices.

This led to her baby being taken away, and she was given access to her child three times a week. Alarmingly, in the days leading up to her death, Kira's mum detected an unusual silence on social media, marking nearly a 24-hour absence from online activity.

Kira was tragically found dead later that day. Detective Inspector Steven Slater, the lead investigator in the case, informed the inquest there was no evidence of Kira being injured or any signs of third-party involvement in her death.

He revealed a significant number of nitrous oxide containers were discovered in the property - one on the floor near her bed, another behind a sofa, and an additional 18 packaged up ready for disposal.

Various tablet strips were also located - some empty, others not - along with two small snap bags, which the officer suggested could have potentially contained cocaine.

A toxicology report indicated recent cocaine use, but no other compounds were detected, while a CT post-mortem examination confirmed Kira had suffered no trauma.

Ms Bissett clarified that nitrous oxide cannot be identified by toxicology examinations as it leaves the body upon death.

She further explained there was no evidence to suggest Kira had intended to end her own life. She described Kira as having a "strong will to live" and her records demonstrated she "worked through her difficulties."

She said: "Kira wasn't someone who had given up on normal life and was engaging in all sorts of drugs. She was someone who managed her problems by having a positive time experimenting with substances. She was not a habitual user."

Ms Bissett concluded the cause of death as misadventure, stating: "Kira Booth died on November 12, 2024, at her home address, having consumed nitrous oxide whilst suffering with a chest infection."