The jurors in the coroner’s inquest into the death of former head of the Clarendon Police, Senior Superintendent, Dathan Henry, say they’re unable to decide who should be held criminally liable for his death.
SSP Henry died at the Kingston Public Hospital in May 2012.
A toxicology report says chemicals consistent with ingredients in rat poison, were found in his system.
Coroner, Patrick Murphy, addressed the jurors today.
They were asked to decide whether SSP Henry’s death should be treated as an act of criminality.
However, they reached an open verdict.
This means that the jury is of the view that SSP Henry’s death is suspicious, but they’re unable to decide who should face charges.
The ruling also means further investigations should take place regarding who’s responsible for his death.
The post-mortem conducted on SSP Henry’s body was inconclusive.
SSP Henry was about to assume the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police shortly before his death..
He had served the Jamaica Constabulary Force for 27 years.
His death was investigated by the Major Investigations Taskforce, MIT.
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