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Coroner summing up in Rachel case Rachel jury considering verdict
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The coroner has begun summing up at the inquest into the death of 21-year-old Rachel Whitear. The jury at the inquest of 21-year-old Rachel Whitear has been sent out to consider its verdict.
The inquest was adjourned on Thursday after a new witness came forward - but no new evidence is to be put before the hearing in Exeter. Coroner Ian Arrow had summed up the evidence for 35 minutes before the jury of 10 retired to discuss the case.
Miss Whitear, of Herefordshire, died of a suspected drugs overdose at her flat in Exmouth, Devon, in May 2000.Miss Whitear, of Herefordshire, died of a suspected drugs overdose at her flat in Exmouth, Devon, in May 2000.
Photographs of her body were used in national campaigns to highlight the dangers of drug abuse. The inquest was adjourned on Thursday after a new witness came forward - but no fresh evidence was put before the Exeter hearing on Friday.
This is the second inquest being held into Miss Whitear's death. Photographs of Miss Whitear's body were used in national campaigns to highlight the dangers of drug abuse.
The first was held in 2000 and concluded with an open verdict. This is the second inquest to be held into Miss Whitear's death.
The first was held in 2000 and recorded an open verdict.
However a new inquest, with a different coroner, was ordered by the High Court last year.However a new inquest, with a different coroner, was ordered by the High Court last year.
At the High Court, Lord Justice Maurice Kay, said the original coroner should not have released the body for burial before a post-mortem examination.At the High Court, Lord Justice Maurice Kay, said the original coroner should not have released the body for burial before a post-mortem examination.