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A coroner has concluded that an NHS trust failed to adequately warn a mother about the risks associated with an unsafe home birth, which tragically resulted in the death of her baby. The ruling highlights concerns over patient information and safety protocols.
A coroner's court ruled that a 20-year-old polytechnic student and bodybuilder died from toxicity caused by a banned weight-loss substance, after he sought medical treatment for breathing difficulties and heart palpitations.
A coroner has issued an order preventing the naming of a mother and her children who were killed at a Hastings property, where a homicide investigation has been launched.
Lynda Shahwan, 53, was on holiday in Canada last July when her car was involved in a collision and overturned
An Ontario coroner's inquest into the 2021 death of Indigenous woman Heather Winterstein from sepsis was told that she faced a high risk of encountering multiple health-care biases due to personal obstacles.
A coroner has ruled that the death of Christoph Heinrich Huelsmann in 2023, who was killed by a falling boulder on Taranaki Maunga, New Zealand, was accidental.
A patient testified at a coroner's inquest that Heather Winterstein appeared to be struggling and discoloured before her death at a St. Catharines, Ontario hospital.
A UK coroner has attributed blame to the driver of President Ruto's motorcade for an accident in March 2025 that resulted in the death of a British national, stating the incident could have been avoided.
A consultant forensic psychiatrist told the Coroner’s Court that a dorm confrontation was a key trigger, though not the sole cause, in the Zara Qairina inquest.
A coroner's inquiry into the Sengkang deaths has revealed that the daughter weighed only 24kg and likely died due to starvation.
A coroner has identified the victims of a fatal train-van collision that occurred in South Mississippi.
The Singapore State Coroner's ruling that Zubeen Garg died from drowning has triggered a political controversy in Assam, India.
A coroner has ruled that John Beckenridge, described as angry and vengeful, killed himself and his 11-year-old stepson by driving their car off a cliff in the Catlins in 2015.
Former boxing world champion’s cause of death was hanging but his intention was unclear, inquest concludes A coroner has said she “cannot be satisfied” that British former boxing world champion Ricky…
Peter Coates’s family welcome end to years pursuing answers after he died when breathing apparatus stopped A family has welcomed a coroner’s conclusion that ambulance delays possibly contributed to a…
Coroner details final hours of MMA fighter's life after Rhythm & Vines NZ Herald
A coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term inmates, after a prisoner of almost 30 years died by suicide upon release.
The failure meant there was a ‘missed opportunity to deliver basic life support’ to Adam Ankers
Yuin man Gregory Merriman did not have a chronic health screening before suffering a fatal heart attack in Silverwater prison in 2022 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A NSW coroner who investigated the death in custody of a member of the Stolen Generations has criticised plans to delay health screenings for Indigenous inmates, saying it could result in problems being missed. Gregory Merriman, a 58-year-old Yuin man and direct descendant of revered Yuin leader Umba...
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its sixth week.
A coroner has called for regular inspections to be carried out on the accessibility of lifebuoys after an inquest heard friends of a teenager who got into difficulty while swimming in the Grand Canal…
British Columbia's chief coroner has announced a coroner's inquest into the mass shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
The Polish government is working on a bill to introduce the institution of a coroner and streamline death certification procedures, but the proposed changes are sparking debate over competencies and funding.
The Met Police completed their investigation into the gardener’s death in November last year
Coroner finds Jeremy Webb death in 2022 was caused by mammalian meat allergy – one of only two known cases worldwide Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On a June night in 2022, 16-year-old Jeremy Webb was camping with friends on the New South Wales Central Coast, north of Sydney, when he vomited after eating beef sausages. Struggling to breathe, the teenager ran from the campground to knock on the window of a n...
Incoming president of Coroners Society of Ireland says pathologists’ fee has not increased in 20 years
The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its fifth week.
Body camera footage reveals the moment Texas police arrived after a British father allegedly shot his daughter dead following an argument about Donald Trump. A U.K. coroner concluded the 23-year-old was unlawfully killed.
David Wilcock, a prominent UFO researcher, has been found dead in Colorado, with the coroner's office confirming his death. His passing has fueled conspiracy theories surrounding a series of deaths of individuals linked to sensitive research.
Families of victims from Hong Kong's Lamma ferry disaster 13 years ago have filed an application for a judicial review against a coroner’s findings, citing irrationality and a failure to weigh contradictory evidence.
During the Coroner's Court proceedings for the inquest into 13-year-old Zara Qairina's death, the lawyer representing her mother announced plans to recall a psychiatrist and introduce up to 11 expert witnesses.
An experienced fisherman, Stanley Chung-Chi Tsoi, drowned after being swept into rough seas and hitting his head on rocks at a high-risk fishing location, a coroner ruled.
A coroner has adjourned the inquest into Chimamanda son’s death after proceedings were stalled due to the failure of all parties to file witness statements.
During the inquest into Zara Qairina's death, a senior forensic pathology expert testified in Coroner's Court that there was no evidence to suggest she was pushed or suffered an accidental fall.
A triage nurse testified at a coroner's inquest that she had only seconds to assess Heather Winterstein before her sepsis death at a St. Catharines, Ontario, hospital, citing overwhelmingly busy emergency department staff.
Coroners in New Zealand report that more than a dozen individuals released from prison have died by suspected suicide since 2023. The Department of Corrections does not officially record these numbers, with parolees suggesting it is to avoid negative perception.
A coroner has announced that a New Zealand rugby player, who died by suspected suicide, was found to have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often linked to head trauma.
A Quebec coroner concluded that the death of a 97-year-old woman at CHSLD LaSalle was accidental but reported an employee for negligence for failing to report a fall and follow protocols.
Two coroners in Hungary have been charged with corruption for allegedly accepting bribes from funeral directors, with abuses potentially occurring in over 600 autopsies.
A coroner has ruled that Corrections failed to properly monitor Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who had ADHD and addiction problems, in Christchurch Men's Prison before he died by suicide.
A coroner investigating the high-profile Beckenridge case has deemed the theory of staging death and fleeing as 'implausible,' providing an update on the notorious incident.
The Brown family's legal representative said her case raised profound issues of Indigenous health inequity.
NT coroner ends inquest into Murdoch’s death, which heard the outback killer refused to reveal where he hid Falconio’s body right up until his death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
A coroner will conduct an inquest into the 2022 fatal stabbing of Laisa Waka Tunidau, a mother of four, by a patient at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch.
Police have determined that a fatal fire in Auckland was not suspicious, and the death of the person involved will be referred to the coroner for further investigation.
Coroner finds 19-year-old died as a result of drowning ‘in the setting of multiple injuries, due to, or as a consequence of a dingo attack’
A coroner has determined that Canadian backpacker Piper James died 'as a result of drowning' following a dingo attack at K'gari, with multiple injuries contributing to her death.
A coroner has called for regular inspections to be carried out on the accessibility of lifebuoys after an inquest heard friends of a teenager who got into difficulty while swimming in the Grand Canal…
Emma McManus died at Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados following a party in December 2020
Rape allegations meant magistrate should have determined Brian Earl Johnston’s bail, Queensland coroner’s court told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Kelly Wilkinson was flagged as a high-risk aggrieved person by both Queensland police and a domestic violence service but was murdered by her estranged husband days after he was improperly granted bail, an inquest has heard. Wilkinson had made rape allegations a...
The coroner confirmed that 16-year-old Jeremy Webb died from anaphylaxis caused by a meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite. This is the first such recorded case in Australia.
The Polish government is working on a project to introduce the institution of a coroner and streamline death certification rules, though the proposed changes are reportedly causing disputes over competencies and funding.
A Coroner's Court in Lagos, Nigeria, has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
A coroner’s inquest has started for the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son, Nkanu Esege. The family alleges medical negligence by two Lagos hospitals. Read More: https://punchng.com/coroner-begins-inq
An inquest is examining the death of Aboriginal woman Tammy Shipley, who died in custody from water intoxication after drinking 67 glasses of water. The coroner will investigate whether police informed prison staff about her acute mental health conditions.
Despite a coroner's finding that a specific braking system is inherently unsafe, there is currently no requirement for changes, leading to calls for the enforcement of the coroner's recommendations.
A coroner in New Zealand has ruled that methamphetamine was responsible for the death of a free diver in Gisborne, labeling it a 'preventable tragedy'.
Families who lost loved ones in the Stardust fire are planning a protest outside the coroner's court in Dublin to express dissatisfaction with the "slow pace" of the garda review into the disaster.
A coroner has ruled that a night nanny likely gave an antihistamine to an eight-week-old newborn to sedate him, leading to the baby being found unresponsive in his cot the following morning and subsequently dying.
Coroner Erin Woolley is conducting an inquest in Hastings, New Zealand, into the deaths of 19 individuals who perished during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The inquest is hearing details about specific victims, including Ivy Collins and Susane Caccioppoli.
A coroner ruled that Irene Katsougiannis of Wellington died from a blow with a heavy ornament, killed by her son who later died in Hong Kong after a spending spree.
A coroner's inquest was told that Heather Winterstein, who died of sepsis in an Ontario hospital, should not have been placed in the emergency room waiting area. An emergency medicine expert testified she required frequent assessment.
Acclaimed author Patrick Radden Keefe delves into the unexplained death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler in London, where a coroner recorded an open verdict.
A coroner has opened an inquiry into the death of a 78-year-old pedestrian, with the driver involved claiming her vehicle did not make contact with the woman.
A coroner will investigate after two men, aged 26 and 25, died in custody within a week in Australia's Northern Territory; one in a Darwin cell and another in a police car.
Nicholas Brendon, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' was found dead in his New York home on March 20, with a close friend nearby in his final moments. Authorities are investigating, and the Putnam County coroner has provided new details on the actor's death, initially assessed as from natural causes.
A Singapore coroner has ruled the death of 52-year-old Indian singer Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning, upholding the Police Coast Guard's initial findings and addressing concerns raised by Garg's widow.
The incoming president of the Coroners Society of Ireland has described the service for conducting post-mortem examinations as 'crumbling' due to a lack of available coroners, particularly at University Hospital Waterford, leading to significant funeral delays.
A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant…
Gia Lam should have been offered interpreter by medical team at Fairfield hospital, coroner’s court finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Preventable? Coroner to examine murder of Christchurch mother by mental health patient NZ Herald
A coroner stated that a 'sudden eruption of anger without a known cause or warning' preceded the death of Robin Beets at a dementia unit, but his family does not wish for the other patient involved to be charged.
A 19-year-old Canadian hiker tragically drowned in Australia while fleeing dingoes on a World Heritage-listed island, with coroners confirming the cause of death.
Nine-year-old Jack Moate died in 2015, weeks after an operation carried out by a now-suspended surgeon.
But the government ministry in charge of such a ban says change is unlikely.
Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Coroner records verdict of accidental death at inquest of Stephen O’Callaghan, who died after incident in 2024
Inquest into 2020 death of boy (14) enters fifth week at Belfast Coroner’s Court
A coroner has found that an Australian teenager's death in 2022 was the result of a rare condition called mammalian meat allergy.
A coroner’s inquest begins into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son, Nkanu Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against two hospitals. Read More: https://punchng.com/coroners-inquest-into-chimamanda-sons-death-begins-april-14/
The family of actor and comedian Martin Short has confirmed the death of his 42-year-old daughter, with the coroner's office listing suicide as the cause.
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a dancer from Britain's Got Talent, died by suicide following her arrest and questioning regarding a child sexual offense.