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 April 17, 2026

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Winterstein, Heather AshleyMarch 30videoconferenceDr. David EdenMs. Winterstein, 24 years old, died in hospital on December 10, 2021, following discharge from a recent hospital emergency room visit. News Release
Diodati, Michael AnthonyApril 13videoconferenceDr. Richard McLeanMr. Diodati, 61 years old, died on November 11, 2021, at Niagara Health – Niagara Falls Hospital after being transferred from the Niagara Detention Centre. News Release
Gedi, Ali GediMay 11videoconferenceDr. John CarlisleMr. Gedi, 45 years old, died on February 23, 2021, following an interaction with officers from the Toronto Police Service that occurred on the same day. News Release