Keith Flint Investigation – Full Hearing Opening "After Coroner's Open Verdict"

The investigation into the death of Prodigy singer Keith Flint continues today after the recording of an open verdict before his adjournment.

The 49-year-old musician was found dead on March 4 at his home in the Esbad hamlet of North End.

An autopsy performed by a pathologist at Broomfield Hospital revealed that the cause of death was pending.

The May 8th Chelmsford coroners court investigation learned that toxicology reports had revealed that Keith had cocaine, alcohol and codeine in his system.

Chief Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray stated that even though she had contemplated a suicide verdict, she felt that there was not enough evidence to badert that Keith wanted to commit suicide.

"Was he making fun of all that and everything was very bad?" She asked.

"We will never really know what was going on in his head on that date and that is why I am going to record an open conclusion."

Paramedics were called when Keith's body was found, but the court said he was dead at the scene.

The police also recorded that there were no suspicious circumstances and no third party involvement after going to Keith's home.

Ms. Beasley Murray concluded: "I envisioned suicide.

"To record this, I should have found that, on a balance of probabilities, Mr. Flint had the idea and taken a deliberate step knowing that it would result in his death.

"Given all the circumstances, I do not find that there is enough evidence for that."

She also stated that there was not enough evidence to conclude that his death was an accident in which he may have "flown in circles" and all that went terribly wrong. "

She continued, "I will conclude openly."

The investigation was adjourned to July 23 for a full hearing.