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 March 30, 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
Beskorowany, Mark Paul JosephApril 8videoconferenceBonnie 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
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