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. Please see the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, please aim to arrive no later than 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 at coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk 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, in writing, to coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/01/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Maria Ellen BURGESS | 58 | 18/12/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 30/01/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Janet Maureen CONEY | 81 | 03/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 30/01/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | David Glyn JONES | 80 | 07/01/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 30/01/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Sheila SAVIN | 84 | 02/05/2025 | Kidlington | Out of Court | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 30/01/2026 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Colin Anthony PRIOR | 75 | 21/10/2024 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Patricia Rose HOMEWOOD | 78 | 07/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 02/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Pamela FLETCHER | 78 | 15/06/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Wendy Ann COVELEY | 81 | 08/08/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest Opening | James Max FARRAR | 80 | 10/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 12:02pm | Inquest Opening | Dorothy Joan HATHAWAY | 88 | 23/01/2026 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 12:04pm | Inquest Opening | Helen Judith RUNDLE | 64 | 27/01/2026 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 12:08pm | Inquest Opening | Alexis William Charles O'CONNOR | 54 | 19/01/2026 | Kidlington | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/02/2026 12:10pm | Inquest Opening | Leslie James Gilmour PURDIE | 83 | 28/11/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 05/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Paul Jason QUIBELL-SMITH | 38 | 19/08/2025 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 06/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Jeannette BARNES | 80 | 23/12/2025 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 06/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Barrie John POWELL | 82 | 04/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 06/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Monica JOHN | 86 | 19/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 06/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Michael Henry HURN | 62 | 20/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 09/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Aiza Khadija MALIK | 8 | 18/07/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 11/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Frazer David James HOWES | 34 | 03/05/2025 | Wallingford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 11/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Heather June ARISS | 75 | 11/06/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 12/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Lynn Jacqueline TAYLOR | 77 | 14/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 12/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Helen STRIDER-LACHINOVA | 53 | 20/10/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 13/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Christine LISNEY | 87 | 01/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Michael James ALLEN | 83 | 31/12/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | James Cyril TOMSETT | 85 | 17/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Brian Robert BOYT | 91 | 14/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 16/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Michael Leslie EMMERSON | 65 | 02/08/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 16/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Thomas Paul WHITE | 58 | 02/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 17/02/2026 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Prema Pauline LLOYD | 85 | 20/09/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 12:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T816 - Axehead fragments and pottery sherd | Kingston Bagpuize CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |