Ann Widdecombe’s exact medical cause of death remains undetermined, as revealed in a coroner’s court session today.
During the brief hearing at County Hall in Exeter, it was disclosed that the former Cabinet Minister and Reform UK spokesperson was discovered deceased in her secluded bungalow on July 9. An employee, prompted by concerns about her well-being, found her unresponsive with visible injuries. Despite the postmortem examination, the precise medical reason for her death is yet to be determined.
The Senior Devon Coroner, Philip Spinney, shared that Ms. Widdecombe, a single individual born in Bath, resided at Widdecombe’s Rest in Haytor Vale, the location where she was pronounced dead at 12.20pm on July 9. He mentioned the ongoing intensive investigation by the police and the upcoming appearance in court of a 28-year-old man charged with her murder, leading to the suspension of the inquest until the criminal proceedings conclude.
Expressing condolences to Ms. Widdecombe’s family, Mr. Spinney acknowledged her significant impact and the grief felt by those who knew her. The suspect, Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is set to face charges at Westminster Magistrates Court today for the murder of the former MP.
Ms. Widdecombe tragically lost her life in her residence on July 8, just before her scheduled appearance on Channel 5’s Matt Allwright show via video call. The 78-year-old had last corresponded with a producer at 12.19pm but did not respond to a message at 12.48pm.
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