inquest

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The four-month-old grandson of football manager Steve Bruce died after he was placed in an "unsafe sleeping position" on his front by an unregulated maternity nurse, an inquest heard.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The inquest heard Clements was employed after Madison had suffered difficulties sleeping in the afternoons.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The inquest heard it took seven minutes before CPR started because they were waiting for four staff members to lift Leona on to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Cherie was on hourly checks, the inquest into her death heard in July 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

To be absolutely certain the body was Booth’s, Stanton ordered an inquest and autopsy.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson