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Open Verdict in Bob Woolmer's Inquest

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST

Kingston, Jamaica -- Nov. 29, 2007 -- The Coroner's inquest into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer ended yesterday at the Jamaica Conference Centre with an 11-member jury returning an open verdict.

Investigation into Bob Woolmer's Death was Thorough and Professional - Police Commissioner, Jamaica

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica -- June 15, 2007 -- Commissioner of Police, Lucius Thomas has said that the police's investigation into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach, Bob Woolmer, was thorough and professional.

CWC 2007 hopes latest development ends speculation

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- June 14, 2007 -- - Cricket World Cup Inc. said it hoped Tuesday's announcement that Bob Woolmer died of natural causes would bring an end to speculation surround the late Pakistan coach's death.

Jamaica's Police Commissioner's Statement on Bob Woolmer's Death

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica -- June 12, 2007 -- The toxicology tests have now been completed and no substance was found to indicate that Bob Woolmer was poisoned or in any other way incapacitated. The Jamaica Constabulary Force accepts these findings and has now closed its investigation into the death of Mr. Bob Woolmer.

Woolmer to go home - Coroner orders body released to family

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica -- April 24, 2007 -- The body of murdered Pakistan cricket team coach, Bob Woolmer, was yesterday ordered by Coroner Patrick Murphy released to his family in Cape Town, South Africa. This follows the decision taken last Wednesday to indefinitely postpone the inquest into Woolmer's death, originally scheduled to begin yesterday, amid concerns that police resources could be stretched with the semi-final between New Zealand and Sri Lanka being played today at Sabina Park.

Woolmer Inquest Postponed

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CDT

April 20, 2007 -- The inquest into the death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has been postponed due to "significant developments" in the murder inquiry.

Woolmer case - Some toxicology results in

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica -- April 15, 2007 -- The Scotland Yard team sent to Jamaica to review the investigation into the murder of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will return to the United Kingdom tomorrow, having submitted their report to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Jamaica Police Pleased With Recommendations From Scotland Yard

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica --- April 15, 2007 --- Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Crime, Mark Shields has expressed satisfaction with the recommendations made by a team of officials from Scotland Yard, about the investigations into the murder of Pakistani Cricket Coach, Bob Woolmer.

ANALYSIS-Cricket-Security remains low key despite Woolmer death

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CDT

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 2 (Reuters) - Despite Bob Woolmer's murder, players and coaches at the Cricket World Cup remain within easy reach of those who could do them harm.

Police Still Combing Evidence in Woolmer's Death

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CDT

Kingston, Jamaica -- March 28, 2007 -- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Crime, Mark Shields, has said that the police are still sifting through evidence that could possibly reveal the suspect or suspects who are responsible for the murder of the Pakistani Coach, Robert 'Bob' Woolmer.