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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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Peden told the inquest he bought a second-hand one online advertised as in "perfect working order" around 9 June.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Scott Peden told the inquest he had bought a replacement battery after the previous one had been stolen and the bike later cut out, and had visited a repairman twice for work done.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Following the inquest in 2023 the trust said: "We recognise there were failings in the care we provided and we are truly sorry."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

A pen portrait from Germeney's mother, read out at the beginning of the inquest by the coroner, said Germeney and the children were "our complete world" and "were beautiful, funny, extremely kind, loving and caring".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The coroner immediately convened an inquest, during which a jury heard testimony from Daniel Burnham; Frank Burnham; officials of Hercules Iron Works; and various firemen.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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