Inquest into Christopher Dennis Coaster’s death scheduled

An inquest into the death of Marten Falls’ Christopher Dennis Coaster has been scheduled for the week of Feb. 7 in Thunder Bay.
Coaster, 29, died while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail Aug. 3, 2008.
Dr. Michael B. Wilson, regional supervising coroner for north region, announced the particulars of the inquest Jan. 11. Because Coaster died while in custody, an inquest was mandatory.
While the coroner’s office did not reveal specifics of the case, it is hoped the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.
The inquest is expected to last five days and to hear from about 12 witnesses.
Dr. David H. Evans will preside as inquest coroner and Lorraine Cavion will be counsel to the coroner
The inquest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the government building found at 189 Red River Road.