Cause Of Death

A man in his twenties is found dead at home after a night out. As his family search for answers, Dr Adeley and his team investigate whether anything suspicious occurred. The case highlights suicide as the leading cause of death among men under 35 in the UK.

After a young woman dies following a local music festival, investigators discover she had taken ecstasy. The Coroner must determine whether the drug caused her death, or if other factors-such as access to water-played a role, calling on an expert event doctor for answers.

Paramedics attend the home of an elderly couple and find a shocking scene: the wife dead on a stairlift and the husband badly injured below the stairs. Dr Adeley and his team must piece together how the tragic incident occurred.

A man in his thirties is found dead in a friend's flat. As police launch a social media appeal to identify him and locate next of kin, mortuary staff and the Coroner's team work to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.

A woman is found dead in a bath of scalding water at temporary accommodation in Blackburn. Police must rule out third-party involvement by reviewing hours of CCTV. Meanwhile, a badly decomposed body discovered in Burnley presents another challenge for the Coroner's team.

Thirty-four-year-old Natalie Anne-Caine collapses at home and is pronounced dead by paramedics. With her family searching for answers, Dr Adeley investigates whether her rare genetic condition contributed to her sudden death. Elsewhere, police and coroners work to identify a man found dead alone in his flat.

Police find 63-year-old Raymond Rahamatally dead in his flat, bearing serious injuries but no sign of disturbance. With no evidence of foul play, the Coroner must unravel a complex medical history. Meanwhile, a mysterious cut-off 999 call leads armed police to a fatal discovery.

A man's body is found in a field under puzzling circumstances, with injuries raising troubling questions. As police work to identify him, the Coroner orders a Home Office post-mortem. In Preston, another investigation begins after a young woman is found collapsed at home.

A homeless man is found dead in temporary accommodation shortly after leaving hospital. With evidence of a prior assault, the Coroner must determine whether it contributed to his death. Elsewhere, a young woman dies suddenly at home after complaining of chest pain.

A holiday to Egypt ends in tragedy when Leslie Finch dies while snorkelling in the Red Sea. His widow seeks answers as Dr Adeley investigates the circumstances abroad. Back in Lancashire, the Coroner examines whether a young man's death is linked to illness or medication.