Listed inquest hearings

Please be aware that all online listings are subject to change. Inquests can be added or cancelled at short notice. If you are coming to observe and want to check whether an inquest will be proceeding as listed, we suggest that you contact the office for confirmation 24-48 hours in advance.  

We can be contacted on 01443 281100 between 8am and 4pm or by email on Coroneradmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

If a member of the public or Press wish to attend a Final Inquest Hearing, they may attend the Court in person.  Address details can be found in the “How to find us” section at the top of this page.

Remote Attendance

Press applications must be made in writing to Coroneradmin@rctcbc.gov.uk no later than 4pm the day before the hearing and must include the name, Company Name, telephone number and email address of the person wishing to attend.

Risk Assessments have been carried out to ensure that Inquests are conducted in a safe environment and appropriate measure have been put in place.

KEY

  • Documentary Inquest = there will not be a physical Court Hearing
  • Conclusion / Jury / Pre-Inquest Review Hearing = there will be a Court Hearing
Inquest Hearings
NAMEAGE Of THE DECEASED DATE OF DEATHINQUEST STATUSDATE AND TIMEVENUE OF INQUESTCORONER SITTING
Christine Mary Rinaldi - Bridgend7529/12/2025Pre-Inquest Review Hearing02/11/2026 - 11:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Liam David Pettican - Cardiff2914/04/2025Conclusion03/11/2026-05/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtDavid Regan
Susan Jayne Mcguinness - Bridgend7212/10/2025Conclusion04/11/2026-05/10/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Geoffrey Thomas Harper - Llandrindod Wells5628/07/2024Conclusion04/11/2026-05/10/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Lucian Kelvin John Hurley - Cardiff1 week06/05/2024Pre-Inquest Review Hearing09/11/2026 - 11:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Victor Junior Constantine Rochester - Bridgend6012/10/2024Conclusion10/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtDavid Regan
Ronald Brian Smith - Merthyr Tydfil6029/04/2025Conclusion10/11/2026-11/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Linda Horlock - Cardiff8013/08/2025Conclusion10/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Barbara Gertrude Bennett - Cardiff8608/11/2025Pre-Inquest Review Hearing11/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Melissa Joanne Fawcett - Llantwit Major4829/05/2025Conclusion16/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Gwyn Elward - Bridgend8616/02/2024Conclusion16/11/2026-17/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Chloe Caroline Lewis - Penarth2023/06/2001Pre-Inquest Review Hearing17/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Jodie Louise Matthews - Llantrisant3317/09/2025Conclusion17/11/2026-18/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Anthony Clive Cross - Cardiff6325/10/2025Conclusion19/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Eloise Katherine Mary Conway - Mountain Ash2408/12/2025Conclusion23/11/2026-25/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtDavid Regan
Jodie Louise Rees - Cardiff4001/10/2025Conclusion23/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Sheila Robinson - Cardiff5808/09/2024Conclusion23/11/2026-25/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Enid Hillman - Llantrisant8521/04/2025Conclusion24/11/2026-26/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Pamela Fitzgerald - Cardiff4209/09/2025Conclusion26/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Logan Muigai Mwangi - Bridgend531/07/2021Pre-Inquest Review Hearing27/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtDavid Regan
Robert Henry Royan - Bridgend7105/06/2024Jury30/11/2026-04/12/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Thomas William Jones - Llantrisant8213/10/2025Conclusion30/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight

Documentary Inquest Hearings
NAMEAGE OF THE DECEASED DATE OF DEATHINQUEST STATUSDATE AND TIMEVENUE OF INQUESTCORONER SITTING
David Carl Ridgeway - Bridgend5107/10/2024Documentary30/10/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtDavid Regan
James Vaughan-Williams - Penarth10016/09/2026Documentary02/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Royston Edward Nicholls - Cardiff7330/08/2026Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Stewart Richard Morgan - Llantrisant6912/07/2026Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Kathleen Pinion - Mountain Ash7716/09/2026Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
James Joseph Yarr - Barry4203/02/2026Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Gordon William Blakey - Cardiff8821/07/2026Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Paul Henry Williams - Cardiff8313/08/2025Documentary03/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtRachel Knight
Michael Patrick John Tinsley - Powys8527/09/2026Documentary05/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Patricia Alice Davis - Cardiff8616/10/2025Documentary06/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Gloria Patricia Samuel - Bridgend8712/12/2025Documentary06/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Leighton John Higgins - Cardiff5327/10/2025Documentary06/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan
Martin James Tingle - Mountain Ash7717/12/2025Documentary06/11/2026 - 10:00amPontypridd Coroner's CourtPatricia Morgan