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.

Monday 18 March

Pre-Inquest review

  • 10am Stephen Painter, aged 69, from Chipping Norton, died 13/09/2023 in Scotland

Inquests to conclude

  • 11am Anthony Mendham, aged 85, from Banbury, died 24/10/2023 in Banbury
  • 2pm Joe Bailey, aged 14, from Wantage, died 27/11/2023 in Wantage

Tuesday 19 March

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Raymond Haycroft, aged 83, from Didcot, died 01/09/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • 11am Loizos Kleanthous, aged 89, from Kidlington, died 10/10/2023 in Kidlington
  • 12.15pm Linny Karlsson, aged 33, from Abingdon, died 06/
  • 2.15pm Hayley Brown, aged 36, from Carterton, died 11/09/2023, in Carterton

Wednesday 20 March

Inquest to conclude

  • 10am Sarah Duggan, aged 53, from Abingdon, died 18/12/2022 in Abingdon

Thursday 21 March

Inquests to open - 1.45pm

  • Mateusz Debrowski, aged 24, from Banbury, died 22/01/2024 in Banbury
  • Genevieve Bernard, aged 28, from Clanfield, died 10/03/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Ian Hill, aged 67, from Oxford, died 11/03/2024 in Oxford
  • Darren Hutchins, aged 37, from Abingdon, died 10/03/2024 in Abingdon
  • Tony Pitter, aged 20, from Benson, died 12/03/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • John Horwood, aged 90, form Abingdon, died 12/03/2024 in Sobell House Hospice
  • Dale Bond, aged 45, from Bicester, died 13/03/2024 in Bicester

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Gillian Hobbs, aged 65, from Stonesfield, died 08/10/2023 in Stonesfield
  • 11am Daniel Dowson, aged 49, from Abingdon, died 22/08/2023 in the Churchill Hospital
  • 2pm Peter Ryde, aged 74, from Faringdon, died 13/10/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Monday 25 March

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am James Brown, aged 30, from Witney, died 03/02/2023 in Witney
  • 11.30am Laurence Williams, aged 65, from Harlow, died 23/11/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • 2pm Susannah Boddie, aged 27, from Henley-on-Thames, died 11/08/2023 in Italy

Inquests in writing pursuant to section 9(c) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - out of court

  • Patricia Rigby, aged 85, from Abingdon, died 01/02/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital 
  • Alan Waters, aged 65, from Kidlington, died 05/02/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Derek Shaw, aged 83, from Wallingford, died 07/02/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Claire Chart, aged 88, from Oxford, died 13/01/2024 in Oxford
  • Grenville Oddy, aged 95, from Witney, died 09/02/2024 in the Horton General Hospital
  • Alan Goode, aged 87, from Banbury, died 14/02/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Allan Brown, aged 85, from Oxford, died 12/11/2023 in Oxford
  • Ireana Golunska, aged 81, from Sonning Common, died 26/02/2024 in the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Tuesday 26 March

Inquests to conclude

  • 2pm Thomas Kelly, aged 60, from Oxford, died 12/10/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Pre-inquest review - Out of court

  • 10am Samuel Newey, aged 22, from Nuneaton, died 30/08/2023 in Ukraine

Wednesday 27 March

Pre-Inquest review

  • 2pm Cio Kisack, aged 25, from Bicester, died 17/01/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital