Very difficult situation :(

[Sarahcoral1]

Can anyone give me any advice on something.....on the 11th March my husbands daughter took her own life, she was 26 years old. Such a sad and tragic occurrence and as you can imagine, my husband is heartbroken. The police visited and advised what happened etc..he also said that she left a letter which was quite long, that they were holding onto whilst the investigation is being done. My husband asked If he can see the letter his daughter left behind, however the police officer said he would have to check with the mother as she is classed as next of kin. Fast forward to this morning, the officer contacted my husband and advised that the mother said “NO” and that my husband could not read the letter! This is the last piece of communication she left behind and he has been denied the right to see it. My question is, as her father is he not classed at next of kin too? It seems so unfair. I know and understand the mother is grieving too, but we are certain it is another (there have been many) attempt at asserting spite. Please please someone help with some advice on this? Many thanks.

This must be a very hard time for you DH , I wish I knew the answer , did the police give a reason ?
Could your DH or someone else / close or classed as next of kin as the mum again.

Sorry I can not help , hopefully someone will be along soon to advise you

So sorry💐

So sorry for your loss. It leaves so many questions. Seek help & emotional support, the police/GP/Coroner will be able to direct you to the appropriate charities. There will be an inquest at a later date that will establish the full facts. Again, so sorry for your loss

I am very sorry for your loss & appreciate this is a very difficult situation.

I have no experience or legal background but thought that next of kin was closest living relative and as she was an adult thought this could be either parent ?

If you could I think I would go back to Police liaison person if you could and ask why your DH cannot have a copy / see letter as he is her a Father and in circumstance needs to see her letter . Could also ask Coroners Team - letter will be part of inquest materials .

I’m so sorry. Is he in touch with his daughters mother? Could be appeal to her directly? I guess it depends whether or not the mother is withholding it to be bitter, or if there was info in there she feels that might have been personal between them. In any event that’s hard for your DH to take. I hope she changes her mind or will at least give a general overview of what was said

Maybe ask a solicitor to try and obtain a copy via court?