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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Oscar Michael Thomas KEENAN | 0 | 26/06/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Judith LEACH |
| 01/05/2025 1:00pm | Inquest Opening | Mark POTTER | 35 | 16/04/2025 | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | ||
| 01/05/2025 1:02pm | Inquest Opening | Frances Mary COWIE | 77 | 06/04/2025 | Watlington | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 01/05/2025 1:04pm | Inquest Opening | Vicky Anne TAYLOR | 51 | 23/04/2025 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/05/2025 1:06pm | Inquest Opening | Sylvie Marie Jeanne HEWITT | 59 | 23/04/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Christopher Robert CAVEY | 35 | 25/02/2025 | Angra dos Reis | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/05/2025 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Philip John CORBETT | 66 | 14/03/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/05/2025 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Aldo Paulo Domenico CARINI | 89 | 17/03/2025 | Witney | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/05/2025 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Valerie THOMAS | 83 | 23/03/2025 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/05/2025 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Alan Fredrick BROWN | 77 | 07/04/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 08/05/2025 11:15am | Inquest | James William SALISBURY | 28 | 06/11/2024 | Faringdon | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 08/05/2025 1:00pm | Inquest Opening | Gary Martin MCNICHOL | 62 | 25/04/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 08/05/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | Aaron John Raymond TIMBRELL | 33 | 24/12/2024 | Harwell | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 09/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Bryan Peter WIGGINS | 75 | 30/03/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 09/05/2025 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Maurice William STONE | 95 | 29/03/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 09/05/2025 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Maria Teresa COLE-MORGAN | 89 | 04/04/2025 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 09/05/2025 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Joy Margaret GILLETT | 90 | 16/04/2025 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 09/05/2025 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Antony Auld MACDONALD | 96 | 17/04/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 12/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Nicholas Dean MACER | 50 | 18/12/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 12/05/2025 11:15am | Inquest | Julia Patricia SCOTT | 79 | 23/01/2025 | Kidlington | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 12/05/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | Patrick SHANNON | 72 | 14/01/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Joanna COLEMAN |
| 13/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Robert Frank SMART | 89 | 03/02/2025 | Chipping Norton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 13/05/2025 11:15am | Inquest | Martin John BURGER | 76 | 28/01/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 13/05/2025 12:15pm | Inquest | Gillian Rosalind HILL | 83 | 22/01/2025 | Chipping Norton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 14/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Teresa Ann SMITH | 63 | 11/01/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 14/05/2025 12:15pm | Inquest | Joseph Victor EDWARDS | 79 | 16/01/2025 | Bampton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 14/05/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | Kevin John WATTS | 62 | 13/01/2025 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 16/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Frances Mary COWIE | 77 | 06/04/2025 | Watlington | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 19/05/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Anthony William Edward WEBBER | 44 | 19/11/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/05/2025 11:00am | Inquest | Kevin James KOGEL | 44 | 23/07/2024 | Kouklia, Pafos | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 10:00am | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T99 Silver shoe/knee buckle | Uffington CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/06/2025 2:00pm | Treasure Inquest | 2022-T234 Block Lifted Coin Hoard of Roman Denarii | Stoke Lyne III | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/06/2025 2:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2023-T347 Gilt silver coin brooch | Watlington CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |