A mother whose body was found in a fast-flowing river three weeks after she disappeared had struggled with post-natal depression and drank heavily as a coping mechanism to deal with childhood trauma, an inquest heard.
Bride-to-be Victoria Taylor, 34, vanished from her home in Malton, North Yorks, at around 9am on September 30 last year.
A major search operation was launched when she was reported missing the following day, with drones, sonar, and specialist underwater teams scouring the River Derwent.
Her personal belongings - including a camouflage cap and rucksack - were later found close to the water's edge.
Despite desperate efforts from police, family and volunteers, Miss Taylor's body was not recovered until October 22, when divers located her remains in the water.
