Cause of Death

A man is found dead on a sofa after falling asleep next to his son. As the coroner's team investigate, they discover he was involved in a road traffic accident eight months earlier that could link to his death. The officers also investigate whether an altercation in a car park played any part in the death of an elderly woman.

After a son dies suddenly at home, the coroner must quickly investigate before releasing him for his burial. Does a history of a rare illness in the family hold the key to his death?

A 26-year-old man is rushed to hospital following seizures, and later dies, the Coroner instructs his team to investigate. And a 50-year-old man collapses at work after feeling unwell and dizzy, and subsequently dies. The Coroner's officer sets to work to try and unravel whether a covid booster vaccination he had received a month earlier could have contributed to his death.

Lancashire Senior Coroner Dr Adeley investigates the sudden death of a 52-year-old mum, who may have died due to an inherited condition. Upon receiving news of Irene Wright's death, a past member of the team, her former colleagues attempt to discover what caused her death.