About 3,000 people attended the funeral of Donny Hobbs, a well-known 67-year-old figure in Mudgee, Australia, despite the violent and distressing circumstances of his death. The large turnout reflected his standing in the local community and prompted attention because he died in custody after allegedly driving his LandCruiser into a police station.

Hobbs reportedly claimed he was covered in cyanide following the collision and was arrested before taking his own life in his cell. His death is subject to the usual scrutiny surrounding a death in police custody, while mourners focused on his long-standing local connections and the impact of his loss.