List of inquests

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

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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
08/06/2026 10:00am Inquest James Charles Hamilton KEEPING 25 15/02/2026 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
08/06/2026 11:30am Inquest Barbara Edith BROWNE 87 22/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
08/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Sultan AHMED 45 30/09/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
10/06/2026 10:00am Inquest Zena Patricia HOSKINS 77 15/09/2025 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
10/06/2026 10:00am Inquest David Michael HOSKINS 80 15/09/2025 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
10/06/2026 12:00pm Inquest Opening Mark Anthony JENNINGS 27 28/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:02pm Inquest Opening Ashley Stuart LEWIS 33 11/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:04pm Inquest Opening Veronica Ann WOODWARD 89 29/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:06pm Inquest Opening Valerie Joy DIESEL 91 27/05/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:08pm Inquest Opening Harry Thomas KNIPE-GIBBS 26 27/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:10pm Inquest Opening Baltazar DA COSTA 14 27/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:16pm Inquest Opening Alexander COLLINS 57 06/04/2026 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:18pm Inquest Opening Felix Ranulph Olsen ALEXANDER-JONES 31 30/05/2026 Henley-On-Thames County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 12:20pm Inquest Opening Ann Elizabeth IRWIN 74 02/06/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
10/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Michael Lochhead HUNTER 71 01/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
11/06/2026 10:00am Procedural Pre-Inquest Review (brief 5 minute hearing) Eva THORNTON 87 16/08/2025 Oxford Out of Court Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
11/06/2026 11:00am Inquest Susan Jean TRAFFORD 71 14/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
11/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Wayne Michael TURNER 59 31/01/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
12/06/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Christine Mary WINCOTT 95 13/05/2026 Banbury Mr Darren Michael SALTER
12/06/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Mary HOOPER 81 24/05/2026 Reading Mr Darren Michael SALTER
12/06/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) David John CONAHAN 59 07/08/2024 Mestre County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/06/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Essa ARSHAD 0 23/07/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
15/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Russell William MCSWEENEY 43 02/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
16/06/2026 10:00am Inquest Joyce POSKITT 85 17/01/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
16/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Ginnette WOODWARD 52 29/12/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/06/2026 10:00am Inquest Vanessa WRIGHT 77 17/07/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/06/2026 10:00am Inquest Kenneth Norman WRIGHT 85 09/07/2025 Enstone County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/06/2026 2:00pm Inquest Mona Gloria BRADLEY 93 01/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
18/06/2026 10:00am Inquest Eryk Franciszek KUŚ 51 26/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
18/06/2026 11:30am Inquest Lee Marshall SUTTON 53 21/12/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM

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List of treasure inquests

Date Type Treasure title Find location Venue Coroner
10/06/2026 12:12pm Treasure Inquest Opening 2025-T1389 Silver pendant Ewelme CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
10/06/2026 12:14pm Treasure Inquest Opening 2026-T346 Two Silver Gilt Brooches Stanford in the Vale CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
15/06/2026 12:30pm Treasure Inquest 2025-T1029 Early Medieval Silver Coins Drayton Hoard CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/08/2026 11:00am Treasure Inquest 2025-T1389 Silver pendant Ewelme CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/08/2026 11:15am Treasure Inquest 2026-T346 Two Silver Gilt Brooches Stanford in the Vale CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM

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