'Unanswered questions' over mysterious death of mum who drowned in stream
Her dad Robert Baird told the hearing that his daughter had struggled with drink and drugs for several years.Pathologist Dr Philip Lumb said Joanne died of "drowning", which he said had been caused by "alcohol and polydrug toxicity".
A toxicology report found alcohol levels in her blood were two-and-a-half times the legal drink drive limit. A potentially fatal level of methadone was also found in her blood, alongside traces of cocaine and cannabis.River specialist Dr Maddrell said the water level around Joanne would have risen after she fell in and water may have "splashed" in her face.
Mr Mahmood was arrested on suspicion of murder following Joanne's death - he denied hurting or causing her any injuries.Recording an open conclusion, coroner Joanne Kearsley said there were "unanswered questions" but "not enough evidence that she was unlawfully killed".Read More on The Sun
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