inquest

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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

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

Staff told the ambulance service that it was "a prank call", however the records note she had three seizures that day and the inquest heard no staff member asked her why she was seeking help.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Although this generally happens hours after someone dies, the coroner in her inquest said it could not be used to provide an accurate time of death.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“I’m so very sorry this should have happened. You have all my sympathy. However, once the inquest is over you must both forget all about it.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier