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 17, 2026

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Martorino, DominickMarch 23videoconferenceMurray SegalMr. Martorino, 43 years old, died on April 6, 2021, following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police on the same day. News Release
Alliman, RaymondMarch 23videoconferenceBonnie GoldbergMr. Alliman, 31 years old, died on June 3, 2017, following an interaction with officers from the Ottawa Police Service. 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