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Judge Coroner to Deliver Verdict on Reading Terror Attack Victims’ “Avoidable” Deaths

Reading, United Kingdom – In a tragic incident in Reading, three individuals fell victim to a senseless act of violence at the hands of Khairi Saadallah. James Furlong, Dr. David Wails, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett lost their lives in an attack that shook the community to its core. The aftermath of this tragedy has been marked by grief and questions about how such a horrific event could have taken place. The inquest into the deaths of …

Coroner rules IRA behind 1976 Kingsmill massacre: Calls for public inquiry grow

Newry, Northern Ireland – A coroner has determined that the 1976 shooting of 10 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill in Co Armagh was an “overtly sectarian attack by the IRA.” The massacre, carried out by a paramilitary group known as the South Armagh Republican Action Force, has long been associated with the IRA, which was believed to be on a ceasefire at the time. During the inquest, Coroner Brian Sherrard heavily criticized the IRA and its …

Coroner Charged with Theft and Falsifying Death Certificates in Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – The former coroner of Cape Girardeau County, who previously admitted to not handling COVID-related deaths and failing to personally investigate deaths as required by law, now faces charges of theft and falsifying death certificates. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed three felony charges and one misdemeanor against Wavis Jordan and has requested his immediate removal from office. The judge has temporarily replaced Jordan with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff until …

Carmichael Tragedy: Sacramento County Coroner Identifies Husband and Wife in Murder-Suicide Resulting in 3 Dead

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento County coroner has identified the husband and wife involved in a tragic murder-suicide in Carmichael, which resulted in the deaths of three people. The couple has been confirmed as the victims in the horrific incident. Authorities reported that the husband, 57, is believed to have fatally shot his wife, also 57, before turning the gun on himself, resulting in their untimely deaths. The tragic events left the community shaken and …

Whistleblower Nurse Alleges Cover-Up of Deaths at LGH, with Claims of Concealed Information from Coroner

ADELAIDE, Australia – A nurse in South Australia is alleging that deaths at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were intentionally concealed from the coroner, raising concerns about patient safety and transparency in the healthcare system. The nurse claims that the hospital’s management downplayed the number of deaths and misrepresented the circumstances to avoid scrutiny. According to the nurse, some deaths were attributed to natural causes despite evidence suggesting otherwise. This allegation has sparked a debate about …

Man Allegedly Kills Mother and Friend Before Confrontation with Police, Coroner Reports

ANDERSON, S.C. – A coroner in South Carolina has revealed that a man first killed his mother and a family friend before being fatally shot by a police officer. The incident occurred in Anderson, South Carolina, leaving three people dead. According to the coroner, the man murdered his mother and the family friend with a firearm before law enforcement arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, the man engaged the officers, resulting in him being …

Quebec Coroner Urges Judges to Consider Alcohol Withdrawal in Sentencing: Report

INUKJUAK, Quebec – A Quebec coroner has recommended that judges take alcohol withdrawal into account when sentencing offenders not to consume alcohol. This comes after a 31-year-old man from Inukjuak in Nunavik died from complications associated with acute alcohol withdrawal. The man had been living with a serious alcohol condition at the time of his sentencing, as reported in a coroner’s report in December. The man, who had pleaded guilty to criminal offenses, was sentenced …

Synthetic Opioids in Northern Ireland Linked to Multiple Deaths, Coroner Finds

BELFAST, Northern Ireland – A recent report from a coroner has revealed that super strength street drugs, known as Nitazenes, are being linked to multiple deaths in Northern Ireland for the first time. The drugs, which are said to be 500 times stronger than morphine, have been implicated in the deaths of six individuals with an average age of 28. Local authorities fear that the death toll may continue to rise as more tests are …

The Dangers of Pro-Suicide Forums in Canada: Coroner Reports and Families Raise Alarms

Toronto, Canada – A suicide promotion website linked to multiple deaths remains accessible in Canada despite warnings from coroners, mental health advocates, and families, according to reports by CBC News. The platform, labeled a “dedicated suicide promotion website” by mental health organizations, is readily available on the open internet in Canada while being restricted in countries such as Australia, Germany, and Italy. British internet service providers recently blocked access to the site. Forum users anonymously …