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 July 13, 2026

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Rawson-Keeley, RyanJuly 6videoconferenceDr. Geoffrey BondMr. Rawson-Keeley, 38 years old, died on March 2, 2021, while in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. News Release
Rhodes, Robert ShaneJuly 20videoconferenceDr. Ronald GoldsteinMr. Rhodes, 49 years old, died on April 20, 2020, following an interaction with Ontario Provincial Police officers at the Elliot Lake Probation and Parole Office. News Release