List of inquests

A list of the inquests scheduled for hearing in the Oxford Coroner's Court.

The Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court is open to members of the press and public. See the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated start time.

Any member of the public or press who wishes to be considered for remote attendance at an inquest or inquest opening (this is facilitated using Microsoft Teams) should make a written request to the Coroner’s Office giving at least 24 hours notice, where possible.

If a member of the public or press requires further information about inquest cases, the Coroner will consider providing information on request. Any requests should be submitted via our online form.

All hearings (unless otherwise stated) are held at Oxford Coroner's Court, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.

List of death inquests

Date Type Name Age Date of death Place of death Venue Coroner
14/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Alan Denton MORTIMER 76 24/07/2026 Henley-on-Thames County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
14/08/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Dinah Lake MANISTY 78 28/07/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
14/08/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) David John BEDDALL 86 29/07/2026 Wallingford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Stewart Ian RICHARDSON 43 06/05/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Simon John Gwyn DAVIES 58 06/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 1:00pm Inquest Opening Benjamin James DARLING 44 27/06/2026 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 1:02pm Inquest Opening Anthony John Patrick KENNY 95 03/08/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 1:04pm Inquest Opening Steven George RUSHMER 61 25/06/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 1:06pm Inquest Opening John Herman HIEATT 89 31/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
18/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Mabel Frances BRYANT 94 12/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
18/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Graham Russell HALSTEAD 73 22/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
18/08/2026 2:00pm Inquest Sarah Louise GIRLING 59 04/05/2026 Henley-on-Thames County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
19/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Martin Richard KENT 65 15/04/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Gemma BRANNIGAN
19/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Jennifer Lucille EDWARDSON 74 01/02/2025 Kidlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Gemma BRANNIGAN
20/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Stacy Leigh PULLEN 40 14/05/2026 South Leigh County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
20/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Douglas FAIRHURST 84 17/05/2026 Kidlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Douglas BENNETT 92 10/07/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
28/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Elisabeth Ann Godfrey BOWDEN 90 25/07/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
28/08/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Anthony John Patrick KENNY 95 03/08/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
01/09/2026 10:00am Inquest Ira Vanella BROWNE 87 03/06/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/09/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Eldhose JOHN 38 27/05/2025 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/09/2026 12:15pm Inquest John Frank BARRETT 86 06/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Mark Luke DU PONT 60 06/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/09/2026 10:00am Inquest Telmo Alexandre RIJO 22 20/06/2025 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Paul John MCGARRY 60 22/05/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
07/09/2026 11:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Shamsul HAQUE 64 27/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
07/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Gerald Sidney LACEY 79 29/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
08/09/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Jennifer Katherine LOGAN 30 15/05/2025 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
08/09/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Martyn Lewis SADLER 38 15/05/2025 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
08/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Richard Stephen LEHMAN 75 14/05/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER

List of treasure inquests