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Investigation and inquest
On 29 October 2013, the death of Ellie May Butler was reported to the Coroner’s Office.
On 14 November 2013, an inquest was opened. The inquest was adjourned pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against Ellie’s father and mother, ████████ The criminal proceedings concluded on 21 June 2016.
On 11 August 2017, the inquest was resumed with a Pre-Inquest Review hearing. A further Pre-Inquest Review hearing was held on 15 December 2017. The inquest resumed on 12 March 2018. The evidence was completed on 23 March 2018. My conclusion was handed down on 10 April 2018. The conclusion of the inquest (attached) is one of unlawful killing. The cause of death was impact head injury, inflicted on Ellie by ████████
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Circumstances of the death
On 28 October 2013, at her home address Ellie May Butler was assaulted by her father ████████ resulting in fatal head injuries.
Coroner’s concerns
The matters of concern are appended.
The published report provides this section by reference to another part of the report.