Released on July 25, 2001
An inquest into the death of Rodney Hank Naistus will take place October
30th to November 2nd. Proceedings will begin each morning at 9:30 am at
the Court of Queens Bench, 520 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon.
The body of the 25-year-old man was found in the late morning of January
29th, 2000, in the South West Industrial area of Saskatoon. Prior to his
death, he had been staying with friends and relatives in the bridge city.
He was last seen alive in the early morning hours of January 29th, 2000, in
downtown Saskatoon.
The inquest was directed by the Attorney General.
Inquests are open to the public. Evidence is given before a six-person
jury summoned at random. In addition to establishing when and where the
death occurred and the medical cause of death, the coroner's jury may make
recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future.
The presiding coroner will be Hugh M. Harradence of Prince Albert.
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For more information, contact:
Dr. John Nyssen
Chief Coroner
Saskatchewan Justice
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5541