Desmond Inquiry To Resume Next Week

by Bobby NockSeptember 10, 2021

The Desmond Fatality Inquiry will resume hearings at the courthouse in Port Hawkesbury on Monday.

Officials say the proceedings are expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, with Thursday set aside if required.

The Inquiry proceedings adjourned on June 23^rd.

Afghanistan veteran Lionel Desmond suffered from severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and killed his family and then himself in January of 2017.

The inquiry will draft recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths in future.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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