Infamous ‘Dine-and-Dash’ Conman Dies of Undetected Covid-19 in Prison: The End of a Culinary Swindler
Eric Austin, the notorious ‘dine-and-dash’ conman who plagued Oxford’s eateries for years, met an unexpected end while being held on remand.
The 53-year-old, known for fooling establishments with his Savile Row suit and well-spoken accent, collapsed and died in HMP Bullingdon in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
An inquest revealed that Austin’s demise was due to undetected Covid-19, with asthma as a contributing factor.
Dine-and-Dash Mastermind’s Demise: Unseen Enemy Claims Notorious Restaurant Scammer
Eric Austin, infamous for his ‘dine-and-dash’ exploits in Oxford, collapsed and died in prison, leaving behind a trail of unpaid bills and a history of breaching banning orders.
Despite police warnings and a mugshot poster circulating, Austin continued his swindling spree. His unexpected death shed light on the silent battle with Covid-19 that went unnoticed until the post-mortem examination.
From Conning to Covid: The Shocking End of Oxford’s Notorious ‘Dine-and-Dash’ Conman
The demise of Eric Austin, the culinary trickster who targeted Oxford’s restaurants, took a shocking turn as he succumbed to undetected Covid-19 while being held on remand.
Despite being known for his exploits and even facing prison time, Austin’s death brought attention to the unseen health crisis that claimed the life of the infamous ‘dine-and-dash’ artist.
The Downfall of a Culinary Trickster: ‘Dine-and-Dash’ Conman Succumbs to Covid-19 in Prison
Eric Austin’s escapades as a ‘dine-and-dash’ conman in Oxford came to a tragic end when he collapsed and died in prison due to undetected Covid-19.
Despite the challenges he posed to restaurants and law enforcement, his unexpected death raised questions about the impact of the pandemic on those behind bars.
Oxford’s Dining Nightmare: ‘Dine-and-Dash’ Conman Meets a Tragic End with Covid-19
Oxford’s dining nightmare, Eric Austin, known for his elaborate schemes to evade restaurant bills, met a tragic end with undetected Covid-19.
The inquest into his death revealed the silent battle he faced with the virus, adding a new chapter to the notorious history of the ‘dine-and-dash’ conman in the city.
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