inquest
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Earlier this year, a coronial inquest referred the psychiatrist who treated Cauchi for many years before the attack to health investigators.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Sharma’s daughter, whose testimony at Zac’s inquest doesn’t stand up, attended the same private school as Rachelle Brettler and her sisters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The inquest heard she should have been checked 12 times an hour - about every five minutes - to ensure she was safe and breathing.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Over the 15 hours before Molly was discovered, less than half - 44% - of the required observations were carried out, and some of those that did happen lasted just seconds, the inquest heard.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“Oh,” said Doctor Baker, “yes, yes I suppose I have. Some inquest or other wasn’t there? My wife was reading all about it.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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The Great Gatsby
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And Then There Were None
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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