A YOUNG woman who took her own life had searched for “how to die painlessly” on her phone, an inquest heard.

Jodie Jose, 22, from Colchester, was found in her car at Great Bentley railway station in the early hours of Saturday, March 5.

She had been pronounced missing on Friday night at around 10.50pm by her family, who were concerned for her welfare.

She was taken to Colchester General Hospital where she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

An inquest into the death heard Jodie had a medical history of depression, had been depressed for some time and had made a previous attempt at self-harm.

Essex Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said: “We believe Jodie 100 per cent meant to take her own life.

"We found a note pad in which she had written thoughts and feelings and saw things on her own phone like a search history of how to die painlessly.”

Inspector Paul Butcher told the inquest officers launched an extensive search of the area after determining that Jodie was a “high risk” missing person.

A Facebook appeal was launched by Jodie’s mother Betty, and a large number of friends and family joined the search.

Mr Butcher said a railway worker noticed Jodie’s Ford Fiesta in the car park at around midnight but had no reason to take notice.

Stacey Saville, Jodie’s sister, said it was a friend who eventually found the car and called police.

Mr Butcher said: “When I arrived Mrs Jose was there and various other family members. Jodie was receiving CPR.

"A bottle of vodka was outside the car and the keys were outside in the mud. "I thought there was no third party in play or any suspicious circumstances.”

On recording a conclusion of suicide, Mrs Beasley-Murray addressed Jodie’s mother, father, sister and brother-in-law.

“She clearly was much loved and had a lot going for her.

"I would again like to express sympathy to you,” she said.

“It absolutely shines through how supportive of her you were, how much you tried to help her.

"I hope you remember all the happy memories you have of her.”

Anyone who has suicidal thoughts can call the Samaritans from any phone on 116 123.