inquest
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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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