Inquest into the Death of Zakery Rogers
The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025. Dr. Geoffrey Bond will be the presiding officer and Kristin Smith will be the inquest counsel.
Mr. Rogers, 26, died in hospital on January 31, 2021, after being transferred from Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Rogers’ death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last five days and hear from approximately nine witnesses.
Inquest Concluded
This inquest has concluded. The verdict and recommendations will be made available on the Coroner’s inquests verdicts and recommendations page.
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