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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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The inquest heard his body was repatriated to the UK but, despite examinations, no cause of death could be found.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

A provisional inquest date was set for 7 December.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The author now alleges that Euracare has "stalled and muddied and obfuscated" over the inquest and has requested Nigeria's Federal High Court block the inquiry.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Kianty and Conor Simpson, from Lincolnshire, have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held into his death and they still do not have a death certificate for him.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The inquest was to be on the Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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