Zoology graduate Rosie Johnson, 22, was heartbroken over split with fellow PGL worker boyfriend and worried about job when she was found hanged in Isle of Wight woods, inquest hears
- Rosie Johnson, 22, last seen by roommate shortly before 10.30pm on June 22
- She’d been drinking and was in heightened emotional state, inquest heard today
- She was missing for six days before her body was found in woodland on June 28
A zoology graduate whose body was found hanging in woodland had split from her boyfriend and was worried about work before her death, an inquest heard today.
Rosie Johnson, 22, was last seen by her roommate at PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight, where she worked as an activities instructor, shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday, June 22.
The inquest opening heard she had been drinking alcohol and was in a heightened emotional state.
Rosie Johnson, 22, (left) was last seen by her roommate at PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight, where she worked as an activities instructor, shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday, June 22. Her boyfriend, Brendan Storer, is pictured on the right
She was also said to be anxious about a mediation meeting at work, following a minor dispute with another employee.
Ms Johnson, whose uncle is Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson, was reported missing by her employer on Monday June 24, when she did not turn up for work. This was considered out of character.
An extensive search by police and specialist search teams was carried out, largely in the nearby Wootton area.
Isle of Wight Coroner’s Court heard her body was found hanging in woodland, in the Briddlesford area, at 3.20pm on Friday, June 28.
A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was hanging.
Ms Johnson, from the village of Strachan, in Aberdeenshire, had studied at Glasgow University.
Her family were not present at the hearing.
Isle of Wight Coroner’s Court heard her body was found hanging in woodland, in the Briddlesford area, at 3.20pm on Friday, June 28. Pictured are police near the scene
While she was missing, a fellow worker at the 50 acre Little Canada site, described her as a ‘popular girl’ and said her disappearance was ‘totally out of character’.
The male staff member, in his 30s, said: ‘She’s a pleasant girl. She’s come straight from uni and she’s a nice young woman.
‘As far as I’m aware she’s popular and this is totally out of character. I do know her boyfriend. Both live here.’
He suggested it was common for relationships to form between camp workers, adding: ‘There’s lots of safeguarding here, not just for the children but for the adults too.’
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The front entrance to PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight, where Ms Johnson was an instructor