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Attendance at Inquests: Inquests are public hearings and physical attendance at the Coroners Court is always open to all, including the public and members of the press. Remote attendance via Microsoft Teams is available to participants such as Witnesses, Interested Persons and Legal Representatives with the Coroner’s prior express approval. In line with guidance from the Chief Coroner remote attendance for non-participants such as members of the public or press is something that can be considered by the Coroner but does require a formal written request which should be made well in advance of the hearing and should be accompanied with written reasons as to why such remote (as opposed to physical attendance) is necessary, the Coroner will then consider whether to grant the request (having regard to the Interests of Justice, relevant regulations and guidance).

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.

The search covers Inquests from last month and any available future dates. Any requests for Inquests prior to last month should be directed to essex.coronersservice@essex.gov.uk

You can search for a specific inquest by using one or more of the search options below.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall HISTON Mark Anthony Opening 2 May 2025 56 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 10:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall KAGAN Sophie Guler Documentary Inquest 27 August 2024 22 Years Waltham Abbey, Essex

Road Traffic Collision
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 11:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall O'GRADY Billy Documentary Inquest 30 October 2024 31 Years Tilbury, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 11:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall PATTERSON Clive William Documentary Inquest 2 November 2024 87 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 12:00pm Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall HUMPHREY Philippa Anne Documentary Inquest 10 December 2024 62 Years Basildon, Essex

Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall DUKES Peter Lenard Documentary Inquest 14 July 2024 72 Years Harlow, Essex

Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall PARKES Christina Margaret Documentary Inquest 28 December 2024 71 Years Colchester, Essex

Drug Related
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall BIGGS Malcolm Douglas Documentary Inquest 25 January 2025 78 Years Ongar, Essex

Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall CLARK Laurence Tony Documentary Inquest 20 September 2024 55 Years Harwich, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall ROWLAND Nicola Jane Documentary Inquest 5 January 2025 55 Years Buckhurst Hill, Essex

Drug Related