Inquest finds cocaine did play a part in Katy French's death
An inquest into the death of Katy French has concluded with evidence that cocaine did play a part in the model’s death. Coroner John Lacey has recorded an open verdict after hearing the 24 year old died from a lack of oxygen to the brain as a result of cocaine and ephedrine. The 24 year old died in hospital in Navan on December 6th 2007. She had been brought to hospital 4 days earlier by Kieron Ducie and his then girlfriend Ann Corcoran who both have convictions for procuring a person to supply the model with cocaine. Katy's mother Janet French has welcomed the open verdict: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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