Overview

An inquest is a public hearing conducted by a coroner before a jury of five community members. Inquests are held to inform the public about the circumstances of a death.

You can find press releases and information regarding inquests officially issued on the Ontario Newsroom.

For more information, please contact: OCC.inquiries@ontario.ca

Schedule of inquests

This schedule is current as of May 19, 2026

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Pearson, DrewMay 25videoconferenceDr. David EdenMr. Pearson, 29 years old, died in hospital on December 27, 2018, after being transferred from the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre in London. News Release
Mamakwa, KevinJune 1hybridDr. Kevin MillerMr. Mamakwa, 27 years old, died on June 2, 2020, while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail. Mr. Mamakwa was a member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation. News Release
Henry, Percy AdamJune 10videoconferenceEtienne EsquegaMr. Henry, 27 years old, died on February 8, 2021, at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after being transferred from the Kenora Jail. Mr. Henry was a member of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations and also had ties to Naotkamegwanning First Nation. News Release