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 November 21, 2025

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Gordyn, MartinDecember 1videoconferenceBonnie GoldbergMr. Gordyn, 27 years old, died on January 5, 2021, following an interaction with officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service. News Release
Bolt, AmandaNovember 27videoconferenceDr. John CarlisleMs. Bolt, 28 years old, died on November 13, 2019, in hospital while in the custody of the London Police Service. News Release
Twiss, RobertNovember 17videoconferenceMr. Murray SegalMr. Twiss, 47 years old, died on December 3, 2018, while in custody at the Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene. News Release
Beskorowany, Mark Paul JosephpostponedvideoconferenceBonnie GoldbergMr. Beskorowany, 54 years old, died in hospital on August 21, 2019, from injuries sustained while working at a surface mining site in River Valley on August 19, 2019. News Release