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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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While it is unclear how he died, the force is preparing a file for a coroner, who will make a formal determination on the cause of death at an inquest.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The inquest has been adjourned to next year.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

She said that as police in Turkey would potentially be investigating James' death, the next inquest hearing would be scheduled for later this year.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

County coroner’s inquest two weeks after the disaster.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

At the inquest that followed a young man named Elvet Moorman testified he had helped Holmes set up a large woodstove in the house.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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