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. 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
20/02/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Elizabeth Ann DILLON 89 29/01/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
23/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Kieren Joseph BUSHNELL 25 28/10/2025 Carterton County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
23/02/2026 12:00pm Inquest Graham George LEE 71 08/12/2025 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
24/02/2026 11:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Amy Mary PURDON 76 17/10/2025 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
26/02/2026 10:30am Inquest Opening Agustin RODRIGUEZ-BACHILLER 83 11/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:32am Inquest Opening Gary Michael ROWLEY 56 31/12/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:34am Inquest Opening Christine Doig IRVINE 96 05/01/2026 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:36am Inquest Opening Andrew Charles HATHWAY 61 03/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:36am Inquest Opening John Brise COLGROVE 94 13/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
26/02/2026 10:38am Inquest Opening Tianyi LIN 21 09/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:38am Inquest Opening Susan Jean TRAFFORD 71 14/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:44am Inquest Opening Velia STEVENS 89 15/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:46am Inquest Opening June Rose Muriel DUBBER 87 22/01/2026 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 10:48am Inquest Opening James Charles Hamilton KEEPING 25 15/02/2026 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 11:00am Inquest Jason Antony THOMPSON 56 09/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
26/02/2026 2:00pm Inquest Jacqueline Margaret TAYLOR 78 24/10/2025 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
27/02/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Philip Stephen MATTHEWS 63 16/01/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
27/02/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Pamela Irene LOVELL 91 14/01/2026 Banbury Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/02/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Dorothy Joan HATHAWAY 88 23/01/2026 Witney Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/02/2026 11:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Barry Paul SMITH 64 06/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/02/2026 12:00pm Inquest in Writing (out of court) Francis John TITCOMBE 81 02/01/2026 Chipping Norton Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Dorothy Ann BENNETT 80 20/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
05/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Fintan Jack FELTHAM 18 03/12/2024 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
06/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Sarah Dianne WICKS 82 31/01/2026 Didcot County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
06/03/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Anthony Richard Edward HOLLIS 86 04/02/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
06/03/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) June Rose Muriel DUBBER 87 22/01/2026 Mr Darren Michael SALTER
09/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Kenneth Norman WRIGHT 85 09/07/2025 Enstone County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
09/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Vanessa WRIGHT 77 17/07/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
10/03/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Eldhose JOHN 38 27/05/2025 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
12/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Ian Nivison CALDWELL 65 14/11/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Judith LEACH

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