my late husband died by suicide on the 23/12/06 i have really bad treatment from the police,as i am legally next of kin, i thought it was after his body was released, but now i have been told that i have to wait until after the inquest which could be nearly a year, i have spoke to the coroner said that she doest need them, so does any one no y the police can do this.
2007-01-14 15:56:22 · 11 answers · asked by jayne b 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no reason to. You may want to petition your local court. I suggest you hire an attorney. Or if you can not afford. Contact an organization about your legal rights.
2007-01-14 15:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
What you describe is quite common treatment in cases where there isn't a clear cut reason for your husbands death.
I know you say that your husband died by suicide, but you don't say how! or what the circumstances are. "Did he leave a note or some other form of evidence saying what his intention was and why". or his his death unexplained with suicide being the most likely cause?.
The police often keep victims remains in case there is anything untoward or unexplained found during the autopsy. The police are just doing their job!.. The coroner will sit to hear the evidence and decide the outcome, and give a verdict.. Until then id just chill out and try to move on with your life..
2007-01-14 19:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by robert x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry, Jayne. What a terrible thing and how sad and difficult it is going to be for you over Christmas in years to come! Meanwhile, you seem to find yourself in the same invidious position as the families of murder victims and it is very difficult to have any sense of closure, which is what you really need at the moment. As there is some pressure upon morgue space, the police must have some reason for hanging onto the body and it is probably a reason which they would not want to discuss with you, as horrible though it is to say it, if there is still a lurking doubt in their minds as to whether it was or was not suicide, then certain people will fall under suspicion. Presumably they have to conduct an autopsy and this will take a long time to arrange because there has been a dramatic drop in the number of registered forensic pathologists over recent years.
Meanwhile, you may find this link useful in considering what further steps to take. http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:wxon5yXxQRMJ:www.forensicmed.co.uk/legal_issues_2.htm+england+autopsy+release+of+body&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6
2007-01-15 01:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the US?
I know in some countries,the body can be held until the inquest is complete. I am so sorry for your loss, and I know this must be awful for you. The coroner and the local police have to be sure that there was no foul play before they release the body.
God bless you and your family, I hope that they will release his body soon so that you can have closure to this terrible time.
2007-01-14 16:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually once a coroner complete the autopsy and determines cause of death and he/she officially rules it as a suicide, there is no reason to keep the body. You may have to petition the court to release your husbands body.
I am very sorry for your loss. That has to be horrible for you to deal with. You have my condolences.
2007-01-14 16:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by David L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 03:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's so sad, but they have to exclude foul play and may even think you may have had something to do with it. They cannot afford to be nicey nice.
It's their job.
They cannot afford to get personally involved, so they have to be impersonal.
Seek advice. CAB?
2007-01-14 16:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must do a thorough investigation. It's not because they are out to make your life difficult.
2007-01-14 15:59:31 · answer #8 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear your bad news, perhaps you should seek solicitor advise
2007-01-14 16:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound right but cops will be cops. They can do as they please..Good Luck
2007-01-14 16:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋