My son died in prison

[Thehazelnut]

Has anyone else had this experience? My son was 25 and died in HMP Exeter two years ago…the inquest hasn’t happened yet, I just wanted to know if anyone has gone through/is going through the same experience as me?

Samshine is just beautiful to say and to hear. I'm so sorry he's gone. What a horrid loss. 💐

I'd love to hear about your Samshine, when the time is right for you.

I’m so sorry. We have my brother’s inquest in about six weeks - he died of a seizure following a historic head injury back in March this year. If the inquest prep is taking so long it could be that they have an awful lot of info to pull together, which does take time - we are still waiting for a report from the MOD that was requested months ago. Please take comfort that the Coroner’s officers will want to do the very best for Sam, and make sure that the Coroner, and jury if there is one) have all the information they need to come to a formal judgement. I hope your Coroner’s officers have been supportive - ours have been amazing.

Samshine that’s an adorable nickname
Acknowledging also the losses others are recalling too. So hard.

I’m glad you’ve got representation at the inquest and solicitor to explain process and proceedings

Sorry that the process is taking so long. I'm afraid this is par for the course. Even pre Covid the Coronial Service was a disgraceful mess and more so now. Unfortunately Coroners are independent and consequence is that they cannot be held to account for long delays which in some cases are just unnecessary

So sorry about Sam

Hello, so sorry to hear of your loss, I feel your pain. My son passed away with SADS when he was 27. Another son has been in prison so again I hear you. So although the two are separate I can understand.

I am so sorry for your loss, TheHazelnut.

Years ago I was good friends with a colleague whose father had died in prison. It was very sad for the family.

Do take care of yourself.