JLS dancer's mum pays tribute to 'marvellous' son at inquest as coroner unable to say how he died

Published date16 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
During an inquest at Barnet Coroner’s Court on Tuesday April 16, coroner Tony Murphy explained that the medical and evidential cause of death remained unclear after investigations. The inquest heard that Jack, who was born in Paddington, struggled with depression and was “known by his family to have issues with alcohol”

He was last seen by his mother Mary on August 31 and was found at his home during a wellbeing check requested by his family on September 5. Mr Murphy confirmed the circumstances around the death were not suspicious.

He also said investigations had been unable to determine the exact date and time of death. Speaking at the inquest, the coroner apologised to the family for the uncertainty around the cause of death.

He told Mary and Jack’s father, Bren Pointer: "The evidence that I have available does not allow me to conclude either way. I am unable to arrive at anything but an open conclusion. I am very sorry we do not have more answers for you."

Jack's mother Mary Mackenzie told the PA news agency: "Jack was a professional dancer that danced with...

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