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We have prepared some information all about Inquests for families and witnesses. These are the upcoming Inquests and Inquest Openings for Essex Coroner’s Service.
Please note:
- Inquests, Inquest Openings and Pre-Inquest Reviews for Essex are usually held in open court in Chelmsford.
- This list is published each working day by 5pm, giving Inquest Hearings two days in advance. Inquest Openings, Pre-Inquest Reviews and Documentary Inquests are listed for the following working day only.
- We work hard to make sure these lists are accurate. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.
- Inquests timings are not confirmed until the Inquest is officially opened. The media should not publish any details of the deceased until after the Inquest is opened.
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | SMITH Sindee Ann | Opening | 23 May 2022 | 65 Years | Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | WILMOT Dudley Edward | Opening | 10 February 2022 | 78 Years | Canvey Island, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | STUDDS Anthony Sowden | Opening | 25 July 2022 | 97 Years | Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | HILL Patricia Jean | Opening | 29 July 2022 | 83 Years | Colchester, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | COATES Andrew John | Opening | 16 April 2022 | 58 Years | Loughton, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | HERRERA Greg | Opening | 16 April 2022 | 41 Years | Dunmow, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | MCKAY Maureen Sylvia | Opening | 25 July 2022 | 81 Years | Colchester, Essex |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2022 14:00pm Court room 1 Seax House | O'HERLIHY Virginia Margaret | Inquest hearing | 12 January 2022 | 81 Years | Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex | Narrative Conclusion |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2022 10:00am Court room 1 Seax House | TROSHUPA Bylent | Inquest hearing | 11 November 2021 | 53 Years | Chelmsford, Essex | Suicide |
| Date of inquest | Name of deceased | Type of inquest | Date of death | Age | Place of death | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2022 09:00am Court room 1 Seax House | GRAY Greta Rose | Opening | 2 July 2022 | 86 Years | Chelmsford, Essex |