(AGENPARL) – ven 17 marzo 2023 [Ontario Logo]
NEWS RELEASE
Date of Inquest into the Death of Terry Baker Announced
March 17, 2023
Dr. Karen Schiff, Regional Supervising Coroner for West Region, Hamilton Office, has announced the date for the inquest into the death of Terry Baker.
Ms. Baker, 30, died in hospital on July 6, 2016, after being transferred from the Grand Valley Institution for Women. An inquest into her death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the events surrounding Ms. Baker’s death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths from occurring in similar circumstances.
The inquest is expected to last two weeks and hear from approximately 12 witnesses.
The inquest will start at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Dr. David Eden will be the presiding officer. Sidney McLean and Kristin Smith will be inquest counsel.
The inquest will be conducted by video conference. Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings can do so live at the link provided below.
Media Contacts
Dr. Karen Schiff
Regional Supervising Coroner, West Region, Hamilton Office
905-546-8200
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