A well-known rough sleeper in Cornwall has been found dead inside his temporary housing cabin in Truro. Ryan Staffiere, 42, was discovered deceased at an address on Treyew Road on Tuesday, February 11. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Ryan, a father-of-one, had been homeless on and off for over two decades. He previously described himself as a 'good boy gone wrong' in a 2019 interview, detailing his struggles with addiction to alcohol, heroin, and crack cocaine that began in his teenage years. Despite claims of a wealthy upbringing, his family has stated that he was not the son of millionaires.
Monique Collins, who ran the charity DISC, remembered Ryan as 'always so kind' and said he 'didn't have a bad bone in his body.' She noted that despite his lifelong struggles, he remained polite and gentle. Collins expressed sorrow that his family's efforts and support could not save him, highlighting the lack of adequate services for vulnerable individuals.
Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior contact with Ryan. His next of kin has been informed, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
