Deaths IN custody - Ricky’s Act - in memory of Ricky Lee Cound

19/04/2026

RIP Dino. Much love and strength to your family . Justin will be waiting with arms wide open. And to the lady at bandyup, rest easy much love to your family too ❤️

Preliminary reports indicate no suspicious circumstances surrounding either death, which occurred in the space of 24 hours.

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25/03/2026

Today marks 4 years since you left us Ricky. No day goes by without u in our thoughts. The hole u have left just doesn’t get smaller and the days still don’t get easier , we all just manage without you.
You still seem to make yourself known around the place and we know your right by our sides .
We miss you more than words can explain and as your family grows , with now another niece to share the memories of her Uncle Ricky , we know how proud you’d be looking and watching over them all .
Forever in our hearts , forever missing you, forever 22

25/03/2026

Today marks 4 years since you left us Ricky. No day goes by without u in our thoughts. The hole u have left just doesn’t get smaller and the days still don’t get easier , we all just manage without you.
You still seem to make yourself known around the place and we know your right by our sides .
We miss you more than words can explain and as your family grows , with now another niece to share the memories of her Uncle Ricky , we know how proud you’d be looking and watching over them all .
Forever in our hearts , forever missing you, forever 22

17/03/2026

Always in our thoughts Ricky. If only the officers had done their jobs properly!!!!
A life was lost because officers negligence!! That alone should be enough to press charges against the officers who did this to our boy .

This is what's the hardest to read and hear
OUR BOY COULD BE ALIVE TODAY IF AUTHORITIES RESPONDED APPROPRIATELY TO HIS CALLS
ENOUGH SAID !!!!

16/11/2025

In March, coroner Philip Urquhart handed down his findings into the death of 22-year-old Noongar man Ricky-Lee Cound at Hakea Prison in 2022. The inquiry heard from the deputy superintendent of the prison, who said the facility was no longer fit-for-purpose, something which the coroner agreed with.

A coroner has agreed that Hakea Prison in WA is not fit-for-purpose, with the state's watchdog finding widespread human rights abuses at the centre.

07/10/2025

04/10/2025

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-01/wa-police-officer-ignored-prisoner-suicide-threat-before-death/105506456

24/07/2025

FINALLY!!!!!! AN INQUIRY INTO HAKEA PRISON

Western Australia's Inspector of Custodial Services has called for an inquiry into the 'entirely unacceptable' conditions at Hakea Prison.On Tuesday Inspector Eamon Ryan released the report for the 20...