Deepcut - The Inquest

Big Bang Theory by Kaija Larke & Barry Keevins

The inquest continues in to the death of Pte Gray and the court hears about an altercation at the gate on the night he died and a new witness comes forward after reading about the case on www.deepcutinquest.co.uk

The inquest has taken a break from proceedings, after hearing Pte Gray was 'superhuman' in his ability to work hard and play hard. More details have emerged about his funeral and we discuss a new investigation which has opened into the death of Pte Sean Benton, following his inquest. Any questions about the inquest? Get in touch.

The inquest in to the death of Pte Geoff Gray has begun. His parents opened the evidence, telling the court Geoff loved the Army and wanted to join the RLC. Brig Coles spoke for the MoD, but failed to apologise to Mr & Mrs Gray on behalf of the Army. Geoff's first girlfriend also told of the last time she spoke to him, hours before he died. *Barry is in a cafe near court this week, hence the background noise.

Pte Geoff Gray was 17 years old when he died at Deepcut Barracks in Surrey. He had two gunshot wounds to his head. It was just days after the 9/11 attacks on New York and the UK, and its military bases were on high alert. The original inquest recorded an open verdict. His parents, Geoff and Diane Gray, have fought for more than a decade to get a second inquest and learn the truth about what happened.

The Coroner, Judge Peter Rook QC, has recorded a verdict of suicide in the inquest in to the death of Pte Sean Benton. After more than six months since the start of the inquest, the packed court room heard that Sean inflicted five gunshot wounds to his own chest, but Sean's sister Tracy has called for the police to investigate thoroughly after comments about the bullying from an NCO.

Last week before the April break. The science.

Sgt Gavaghan has given evidence to Pte Benton's inquest and answered allegations from at least 17 former trainees and staff at Deepcut in the mid-1990s. He told the coroner the camp made him behave a certain way. Among those who've also given evidence this past week have been the former OC of B Sqn, Maj Gascoigne, LCpl Terri Lewis and Lt Radford. It's been an interesting week at Woking Coroners Court.

A short podcast summary this week as we discuss the Exclusion Order and Contempt of Court Order and the impact they will have on when the Coroner will deliver his verdict in the inquest in to Pte Sean Benton.

It's been an interesting week of evidence in the Sean benton inquest, but there has been a delay in publishing some of the details after a Contempt of Court Order was temporarily put in place.. it has now been lifted.

Could Pte Sean Benton have been suffering from an undiagnosed disorder that affected his behaviour? As the coroner hears evidence from the Deepcut Doctor and Psychiatrist who treated Sean there may be a clearer picture emerging about the state of Sean's mental health. Kaija and Barry take you through the latest evidence in Woking.

The snow has delayed this week's offering from Woking Coroners Court.. but listen in to find out what we've learned so far about Sean Benton's state of mind before he died, the administration at the camp and about the discovery of so-called suicide letters Private Benton wrote before he died.

Dozens of witnesses have now given their evidence in the second inquest in to the death of Private Sean Benton. The picture of life at Deepcut for many who served there is coming in to sharp focus for the coroner. Judge Peter Rook has now said he’s heard enough evidence about a number of different topics but how difficult is it to get to the truth of what happened 23 years on?

The second inquest in to the death of Pte Sean Benton has heard from lots of his friends and peers. Those who were serving at Deepcut at the time of his death have been recounting their memories of the night he died and explaining the lasting impact it has had on their lives. The coroner has been told Sean was being bullied by NCOs before he died. Kaija Larke and Barry Keevins discuss the latest evidence from Woking Coroner's Court.

Catch up on all the latest talking points from the second week of evidence in the inquest in to the death of Pte Sean Benton at Deepcut Barracks. The court heard witness statements from the night he died, 23 years ago, for the first time.

The inquest in to the death of Private Sean Benton has started, 23 years after he was found dead with five gunshot wounds to the chest at Deepcut Army Training Barracks. Kaija Larke and Barry Keevins talk about the main points of evidence and what to expect from the inquest in Woking.