inquest
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At the inquest in December 1966 to decide on the treasure's fate, Nottinghamshire coroner Claude Mack did not spare the workmen who had filled their pockets.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
However, the inquest heard that an ambulance was not called until two minutes after Poppy was born, when it had become clear she showed no signs of life.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Following her inquest, the coroner raised concerns in a Prevention of Future Deaths report about the delays in resolving the investigation and the ease with which the allegations were made public.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
An inquest in Chelmsford heard how he had been spending time in Thailand, when his body was discovered on 14 March.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
At the inquest, while Mollie seemed eager to answer every question, to make sure that nothing was missed, the justice of the peace and the jurors asked her barely anything.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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The Great Gatsby
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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