inquest

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The inquest heard Ruthie Maternity Services trained individuals on one-day courses for a fee of £450.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The inquest was told rigor mortis - the stiffening of the body after death - had set in.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The inquest into her death, held in 2025, was told staff who were meant to be observing her were sitting outside her room and could only see her feet.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

An inquest jury concluded Leona died from a cardiac arrest, but the underlying cause of her sudden deterioration was given as unascertained.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Jan came to the stand and said what he had said at the inquest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright