Brenda Leyland. Coroner's Court reconvenes on 20 March 2015.

[Lyall]

Apparently it is a recreational drug of choice for some people ... I thought it just gave you a squeaky voice.

Perhaps we are misjudging Brenda Leyland insofar as there was no intent to take her own life.  No doubt the police will have checked her browsing history to determine what sites she may have visited and when.

I am sure the Coroner will be in possession of the facts.

She'll know masses more than we do, which isn't difficult since we know next to nowt about her final days.

You're right it could be an accidental death, or an open verdict.

[Mr Gray]

I think its pretty obvious its suicide

[DCI]

Leicester Coroners Court recorded the "nature of the case" as helium overdose in its list of hearings.

I would imagine the listings must be available. The only person to have been entitled to the official death certificate, would be her son from America, I would think.
Plus the fact you don't have to wait for a death certificate till after the inquest, they are usually given as soon as possible after autopsy.

[Carana]

Anything's possible, I suppose, but The Star is hardly best known for its accuracy.

[Brietta]

I think its pretty obvious its suicide

I thought so too, davel, now I'm not so sure.  I don't think she would have gone out to purchase drugs and maybe she thought something so easily obtainable was worth a try.
She could have had a bad reaction.

I've seen an internet instruction ... complete with illustration ... and I don't think she would have had enough with her to try to do this intentionally.

I hope for the family that she killed herself accidentally ... but all will be revealed in a few days time.

[Lyall]

Leicester Coroners Court recorded the "nature of the case" as helium overdose in its list of hearings.

I would imagine the listings must be available. The only person to have been entitled to the official death certificate, would be her son from America, I would think.
Plus the fact you don't have to wait for a death certificate till after the inquest, they are usually given as soon as possible after autopsy.

Only if the cause of death is known. Anyone can get a copy of one if it exists so I presume there isn't one in this case.

(actually if there's an inquest the death can't be registered - therefore there is no death certificate.)

[Mr Gray]

suicide 100%...just look at the evidence

[stephen25000]

Apparently the Star is reporting that Brenda Leyland's death was due to a helium overdose.

http://jillhavern.forumotion.net/t11042-helium-overdose

You can't 'overdose' on Helium.

it is an inert gas.


You might asphyxiate on it in certain circumstances, but no more.

[DCI]

Only if the cause of death is known. Anyone can get a copy of one if it exists so I presume there isn't one in this case.

(actually if there's an inquest the death can't be registered - therefore there is no death certificate.)

Yes it can, and death certificate given. I know this from losing a nephew. The inquest was nearly a year after his death, and his funeral had taken place 2 weeks after he died.

[DCI]

You can't 'overdose' on Helium.

it is an inert gas.


You might asphyxiate on it in certain circumstances, but no more.

The deadly rise of 'hippy crack': For celebrities, it's the party drug du jour. Now inhaling laughing gas - is spreading to middle-class living rooms
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has been spotted taking the drug
Even Prince Harry was seen indulging in nitrous oxide two years ago
Effects can cause strokes, hallucinations, seizures, blackouts, incontinence, stress on the heart
Such is the ease of availability that it has even infiltrated middle-class living rooms


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2174097/The-deadly-rise-hippy-crack-For-celebrities-party-drug-du-jour-Now-inhaling-laughing-gas--spreading-middle-class-living-rooms.html#ixzz3T2HBz

[Anna]

You can't 'overdose' on Helium.

it is an inert gas.

You might asphyxiate on it in certain circumstances, but no more.

Is this what you are referring too, Stephen?

According to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, in humans, “breathing an oxygen deficient atmosphere can have serious and immediate effects, including unconsciousness after only one or two breaths. The exposed person has no warning and cannot sense that the oxygen level is too low.” In the US, at least 80 persons died due to accidental nitrogen asphyxiation between 1992 and 2002.[2] Hazards with inert gases and the risks of asphyxiation are well-established.[3]



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inert_gas_asphyxiation

[Lyall]

Yes it can, and death certificate given. I know this from losing a nephew. The inquest was nearly a year after his death, and his funeral had taken place 2 weeks after he died.

They can give families an interim certificate, but that's not registered and not available to the public. Are you confusing the two certificates?

[Carana]

The deadly rise of 'hippy crack': For celebrities, it's the party drug du jour. Now inhaling laughing gas - is spreading to middle-class living rooms
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has been spotted taking the drug
Even Prince Harry was seen indulging in nitrous oxide two years ago
Effects can cause strokes, hallucinations, seizures, blackouts, incontinence, stress on the heart
Such is the ease of availability that it has even infiltrated middle-class living rooms


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2174097/The-deadly-rise-hippy-crack-For-celebrities-party-drug-du-jour-Now-inhaling-laughing-gas--spreading-middle-class-living-rooms.html#ixzz3T2HBz

Helium isn't the same thing as nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), though.

[Carana]

Leicester Coroners Court recorded the "nature of the case" as helium overdose in its list of hearings.

Hmmm. Is there a different listing to this one?


Home > Current Inquests   
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Case No:
2686/14
Name of Deceased:
LEYLAND, Brenda Kathryn Gabrielle
Gender
Female
Date of Birth:09/06/1951
Age:
63yrs
Town
Burton Overy, Leicestershire
Medical Cause of Death
To be ascertained
Circumstances
Found deceased in a hotel
Inquest Status
Open and adjourned
Date Inquest Open08/10/2014
Hearing Date20/03/2015
Hearing Time
10.00
Type of Hearing
Final ( HMC Mrs C.E.Mason ).
http://coroners.leicester.gov.uk/current-inquests/?entryid78=582748&char=L

[Brietta]

Leicester Coroners Court recorded the "nature of the case" as helium overdose in its list of hearings.

Hmmm. Is there a different listing to this one?


Home > Current Inquests   
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Case No:
2686/14
Name of Deceased:
LEYLAND, Brenda Kathryn Gabrielle
Gender
Female
Date of Birth:09/06/1951
Age:
63yrs
Town
Burton Overy, Leicestershire
Medical Cause of Death
To be ascertained
Circumstances
Found deceased in a hotel
Inquest Status
Open and adjourned
Date Inquest Open08/10/2014
Hearing Date20/03/2015
Hearing Time
10.00
Type of Hearing
Final ( HMC Mrs C.E.Mason ).
http://coroners.leicester.gov.uk/current-inquests/?entryid78=582748&char=L

The quote seems to emanate from the Star ... so might not be entirely accurate?