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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 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House GOULD Daniel Alan Opening 10 April 2024 40 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CROSDALE Dean Roy Opening 26 September 2024 53 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House MESSENGER Sylvia Sydney Opening 9 April 2025 83 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BURCHETT James Thomas Opening 15 February 2025 77 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House PORTER Jack Arthur Opening 20 April 2025 83 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House RUSSELL Mike Opening 28 December 2024 32 Years Harwich, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HUGHES Dean Martin Opening 18 September 2024 42 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House IOANNOU Anthony Michael Opening 27 February 2025 54 Years Ingatestone, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 11:30am Court Room 2, Seax House JEAN-PAUL Nina Documentary Inquest 17 November 2023 56 Years Colchester, Essex

Drug Related Death
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House WILLIS Matthew Richard Documentary Inquest 14 January 2025 44 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Accident