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An inquest into the mysterious disappearance of the crew of the KAZ II catamaran began in Townsville, Queensland, headed by Queensland state coroner Michael Barnes. The KAZ II mystery which was reported earlier here on Level Beyond, is one of the strangest cases of crew disappearances in Australian maritime history and is being compared to the [...]

Hey, I'm all for tombs and mummies and Egypt and anything related, but if you have to go through this much trouble to disturb the resting place of an Egyptian god, you begin to wonder if it's really worth it.When an archaeologist gains possession of a expansive piece of property in Egypt that potentially houses the lost tomb of Imhotep beneath its ground, it becomes the target of a pharoah-worshi

Skip parked illegally, inquest for Chippenham biker toldGazette & Herald, UK - Jun 2, 2008Mr Denley, a carpenter who suffered from insulin diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, had been driving his 600cc Triumph Daytona motorbike to work at Mark ...

LALATE has been following this story closing for you over the last few months, the inquest into the death of Princess Diana in a Paris car crash in 1997. Who she dated, who she didn’t dated, and how she died. And now we have a verdict with the last hour:”unlawful killing” caused by “grossly negligent” [...]

By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: After months of testimony, the jury in the inquest into the death of Daniel Smith, the son of the late former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, on Monday handed down its verdict – one that essentially found his death to be accidental. The jury delivered a unanimous decision that Daniel died as a result of a "non-dependent use of drugs." Essentially, that means he was not addicted to the drugs he consumed and did not expect to die from them. It was not the verdict that the attorney representing Daniel’s family had hoped for. "We don’t think it makes any sense," said Neil McCabe, the U.S. attorney representing Daniel’s grandmother Virgie Arthur and his father, Billy Smith. "The boy was not a drug user. The judge said so. Why he

There is to be new evidence expected today in the inquest of the little boy, Liam Hogan, who was tragically killed when his father leapt of a balcony holding him and his sister while on holiday in Crete. The family from Bristol, were staying at the Petra Mare Hotel in Crete.  John Hogan and his wife [...]

Stern Testifies In Smith Inquest - By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR: Nassau, Bahamas - A close friend of the former US reality TV star the late Anna Nicole Smith not only recounted the final hours of the celebrity’s 20-year-old son’s life while on the witness stand Tuesday, but also refuted previous testimony that he possibly got rid of evidence. California attorney Howard K. Stern was the last witness to take the stand in the Coroner’s Inquest that began in November, but was delayed while the court tried to secure testimony from American witnesses – who are not compelled to come to The Bahamas to give evidence in the matter. On the witness stand Tuesday, Mr. Stern described the young man as a good person, even though his mother sent him to live with caretaker Raymond Martino after

Birkhead Tells Of Daniel Smith’s Alleged Drug Use: By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: A Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Daniel Smith – the son of the late U.S. reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith – yesterday heard how the former Playboy playmate allegedly gave her son illegal drugs. On the witness stand Monday, Larry Birkhead – the father of Anna Nicole Smith’s 18-month-old daughter, Dannielynnn – was questioned extensively about his January 24, 2007, police statement in which he reported "personally" witnessing Anna Nicole, her attorney turned boyfriend Howard K. Stern and Daniel smoke marijuana. In that statement, Mr. Birkhead said Anna Nicole was addicted to methadone, and that he had "personally observed" Daniel using the drug Ecstasy. However, Mr. St

As we all know the people Princess's (Diana) case has been the top media story for quite some time now, it seems that the Duke of Edinburgh has been added to the jury's inquest. The Princess Of Wales is reported to have said; “Dearest Pa, I was particularly touched by your most recent letter which proved to me, if I didn’t already know it, that you really do care.” To a reply of: “If invited, I will always do my utmost to help you and Charles to the best of my ability, but I am quite ready to concede that I have no talents as a marriage counsellor!!!” Diana told him: “You are very modest about your marriage guidance skills and I disagree with you. “This latest letter of yours showed great understanding and tact and I hope to be able to draw on your advice in the months ahead.” Does her royal Hines know of these letters? To read more on the Princess Of Wales story click here Written by Daz for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News

Smith Inquest Pushed To New Year: By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: The Coroner's Inquest into the death of Daniel Smith wrapped up a day early on Wednesday when the Office of the Attorney General was unable to produce seven witnesses - some of them expected to deliver key evidence into the death of Daniel Smith, the son of the late American celebrity Anna Nicole Smith. Daniel Smith died at Doctors Hospital on September 10, 2006 while visiting his mother, who had recently given birth to a daughter. The AG's office is now working to make contact with the last few witnesses on its list to have them come to court when the inquest resumes on January 28. Since the matter commenced last month, 26 witnesses were called to give testimony in the inquest that aims to determine how and why the young man died. On Monday, Neil Braithwaite, senior counsel in the Office of the Attorney General, told the court that more witnesses were expected to be called Wednesday. At that t

Officer Testifies Gibson, Wife Were In Hospital After Smith Died: By Tosheena Robinson-Blair - Nassau, Bahamas: Former Immigration Minister Shane Gibson and his wife were in the hospital room where a sobbing Anna Nicole Smith lay over the body of her son Daniel Smith last September, a police investigator testified on Tuesday in the coroner's inquest into the younger Smith's death. The inquest is being held more than a year after Daniel Smith died at Doctors Hospital where he was visiting his mother who had given birth to his baby sister. Frederick Taylor, an inspector at the Central Detective Unit [CDU] of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, said he arrived at Doctors Hospital on September 10, 2006 to find 20-year-old Smith lying on a bed, with his mother lying at his feet crying. Mr. Taylor told the court that Mr. Gibson and his wife; Anna Nicole's companion, Howard K. Stern and emergency room physician Dr James Iferenta were all in the room at the time of his arrival. He did

Raju: Only one of eight drugs was prescribed to Daniel Smith: By INDERIA SAUNDERS - Nassau, Bahamas: Only one of eight drugs that an examiner found during an autopsy of Daniel Smith's body was actually prescribed for the 20-year-old at the time of his death, pathologist Govinda Raju told jury members yesterday. Facing a courtroom of onlookers at Monday's resumed inquest into the death of the late Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith's son, Raju said it was his belief that the lethal combination of drugs had been consumed anywhere from four to six hours before his death on September 10, 2006. According to the pathologist, five of the drugs in Smith's system were prescribed medications and three were most likely given to Smith during the medical intervention to resuscitate him. He said the three most lethal drugs - Methadone, Lexapro and Zoloft - were at significantly high levels, even though only Lexapro was prescribed. Raju further added that as a result, Smith's respirator

Pills found in Anna Nicole Smith's room: By ARTESIA DAVIS, Guardian Senior Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: A nurse found two white pills on a bed that had been removed from Anna Nicole Smith's room on the maternity ward at Doctors Hospital, the coroner's jury investigating the death of her son Daniel, heard yesterday. Nadine Carey said Smith's room was crowded with medical personnel, who were trying to revive Daniel on the morning of September 10, 2006. He arrived in the country the previous evening to visit his mother and recently-born half-sister, Dannielynn. Anna Nicole Smith was registered under the name Jane Smith, the court heard. Carey said she found the pills when she moved the bed into the hallway to make more room. According to earlier testimony, Smith's lawyer and companion, Howard K. Stern, had occupied that bed, while Daniel shared a bed with his mother. Carey said she kept the two white round pills until revival attempts were called off and she showed them to Dr.

Daniel Smith inquest begins: By ARTESIA DAVIS, Guardian Senior Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: Doctors had to physically remove Anna Nicole Smith from her son, Daniel, after medical staff gave up their attempts to revive him, a coroner's jury heard yesterday. The seven-member panel is investigating the circumstances of Smith's September 10, 2006 death, which occurred hours after he arrived in Nassau to visit his mom who had recently given birth to his half-sister, Dannielynn. According to Dr James Iferenta, the head of the emergency room at Doctors Hospital, doctors tried to resuscitate the 20-year-old for about 25 minutes before they gave up. Dr Iferenta said Anna Nicole Smith's nurse told him that Daniel had been found unconscious in the bed next to his mother. Dr Iferenta said Daniel's fingers had turned blue, which meant that his blood had become deoxygenated. Dr Iferenta said that Anna Nicole Smith became emotional and refused to release her grasp on her son. He said it to

Hardbeatnews, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Fri. Nov. 16, 2007: Jamaica’s UK-born, Deputy Police Commissioner has slammed the state’s forensic lab as the inquest into the death of Pakistan Coach Bob Woolmer continued yesterday.

While major European rivals Germany and Italy routinely stretch the latter stages of big tournaments and France possess already enjoyed honor years during the eras of Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane, for England it has largely been 40 years of inexorable hurt since the World beaker honor day in 1966. (Read the full post about ‘McClaren calls for England inquest’…)

More mistakes at Papworth. Hospital procedure resulted in tragedyA CORONER is sending a warning to the Department of Health after a tracheotomy operation went tragically wrong.Flames occurred when the operation was carried out at Papworth Hospital - burning the patient's skin and throat.Raymond Faulkner, 57, died months later on April 18, 2005 after developing infections which were largely due to the burns.Huntingdon Coroners' Court heard Mr Faulkner needed to have a lung transplant in August 2004 and then it was decided he needed a tracheotomy.The court heard the operation is normally done by junior doctors but consultant Stephen Large did it himself as he wanted to show a new registrar how to do it.But just before the operation, Mr Faulkner needed to be put on 100 per cent oxygen, and so when Dr Large carried out the tracheotomy using diathermy, it caught fire.Dr Large said: "I think we all learnt a dreadful lesson by this and again I'm so sorry."An independent report was carried

Noel delays Smith inquest: By ARTESIA DAVIS, Guardian Senior Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: Magistrate William Campbell yesterday swore in the seven jurors who will decide how Daniel Smith, the 20-year-old son of the late Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith, died. Smith died Sept. 10, 2006 in his mother's room at Doctors Hospital, where she had given birth to her daughter Dannielynn three days earlier. Anna Nicole Smith died in Florida on Feb. 8 at age 39 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, including the painkiller methadone and a powerful sleep aid. Although the court was prepared to begin the much-anticipated inquest, Campbell adjourned the matter until November 19 because of the threat of Tropical Storm Noel. "The only reason we are not proceeding is because of the storm, an act of God," he said. But before he discharged the jury of four women and three men, Campbell advised them of their duties. He told the jury that it was their job to decide how Smith d

Hardbeatnews, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mon. Oct. 22, 2007: The Jamaica inquest into the death of Bob Woolmer is set to resume today, two days after a doctor testified that the Pakistan cricket coach was dead before he reached the hospital.

Argggg Victoria Beckham and her plastic nipples invaded Paris streets for an Elle Magazine photo shoot. Vicky-Beck is currently in ‘The City of Light' and admits she’s very ‘busy’ attending all the events and exclusive shops at the Fashion Week. I still can’t understand why Elle Magazine considers she’s worth a photo shoot. And obviously ‘busy’ adjective has a wrong meaning for her- Try the real work, girl- About the photo shoots I’ve read comments like 'Victoria looks sexy' but the truth is Vicky-Beck never will be sexy...Neither her expensive costumes nor all the makeup can make her sexy. She is actually ugly but money and publicity are powerful weapons. Last news reported today that Vicky’s pig nose was not only at parties, exclusive shops, photo shoots or photo calls, she also made a weird appearance at the Princess Diana inquest in Paris. She ‘accidentally’ walked through a temporary 'courtroom' at the

The Telegraph today writes "Fresh doubt was cast over how tragic mother Sally Clark died yesterday after a coroner called for a full inquest into her death""Last night, a spokesman for Essex Police confirmed that a full inquest would be opened on November 7 to determine the exact cause of her death"There has been three deaths in the Clark family. That is a tragedy in any family. A few years ago, Professor David Southall raised concerns regarding Mr Clark. The BBC stated "The doctor who accused Sally Clark's husband of murdering their two sons abused his professional position, the General Medical Council has ruled"It is also important to understand that no whistleblower/doctor who raises initial concerns has the full facts, files and details in front of them. It is always a protected disclosure. The GMC though believe that protected disclosures should now be sanctioned. That is indeed the message sent by the GMC at the present time. We therefore conclude that no doctor can raise concer

The official inquest into the death of Princess Diana has finally begun and the Daily Mail has published pictures never before seen, including this one of Diana’s bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones and driver Henri Paul with Princess Diana at the back of the Mercedes looking back (supposedly) at the chasing paparazzi, minutes before the fatal crash. [Link to Daily Mail story]

Aparantly Lord Justice Scott Baker told the potential jurors, who have all been randomly selected from the electoral roll, that the deaths had “created worldwide interest on an unprecedented. You have to put out of your mind anything you have heard out of court. It will not be easy to do that in this particular case but you have to.” Jurors at the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi al Fayed must ignore a decade of intense news coverage, books and TV documentaries about the case. They were also ordered to reveal any connections to the royal family, Mohamed al Fayed and the secret service. The candidates have been asked to complete a questionnaire to determine whether they have any prejudices or connections which might make them unsuitable. Reportally eleven jurors will be chosen from a pool of up to 200 people ahead of the start of the long-awaited case next week. A shortlist of around 20 to 25 candidates will then be drawn up and the final jury will be swor

The long-awaited inquest in the Bahamas into the death of the son of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith will begin on October 30, and could last two months, a senior judge in the Bahamas said on Monday.Bahamas Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez said at least 35 witnesses were expected to give evidence, including Smith's longtime lawyer and companion, Howard K. Stern. The inquest would be conducted by Magistrate William Campbell, he added.Smith's son, Daniel, 20, died at Doctors Hospital, Nassau, on September 10 last year, just three days after his mother gave birth to a daughter, Dannielynn.A private autopsy found he had a cocktail of drugs in his bloodstream. An official inquest by Bahamian authorities has been repeatedly postponed.Smith, a former topless dancer once married to late billionaire oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall, died in Florida last February of an accidental prescription drug overdose and is buried alongside her son at Lakeview Cemetery in Nassau.Her death touched off

Indonesia's Foreign Minister says the Australian Government has told him not to worry about the ongoing coronial inquest into the death of Balibo five cameraman Brian Peters. Hassan Wirajuda was responding to questions about the former general Sutiyoso, who was approached to give evidence to the inquest while on a trip to Australia. According to local wire reports in Indonesia, Sutiyoso, who is now the governor of Jakarta, plans to cut his trip to Australia short after a New South Wales police officer visited him at his Sydney hotel and invited him to give evidence at the inquiry. It has been alleged that Sutiyoso was a member of an Indonesian military special operations team which attacked the town of Balibo in 1975. Five Australian journalists were killed in the attack. Mr Wirajuda said that as a visiting foreign official, Sutiyoso could not be summoned before the inquiry.

Fr. Kaiser death inquest resumes after break Story by Francis ThoyaPublication date: 1/8/07 An inquest into the death of Mill Hill missionary Fr John Anthony Kaiser resumes in Nairobi today. The court is this week expected to inquire into a theory that the cleric committed suicide. Detectives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, who are behind the suicide theory, are expected to take the witness stand to defend their findings. The Catholic Church has rejected the FBI stand, insisting the missionary was killed. The Nation has established that the court has issued witness summons for the FBI detectives to appear. Lawyer Mbuthi Gathenji, who is representing the Catholic Church, said summons had already been sent to the US embassy through the Attorney-General's Office. "It is our hope that the FBI detective will appear before the inquiry to shed light to the circumstances leading to the death of Fr Kaiser. The evidence is crucial to the inquest," the advocate said. Fr