Date for inquest into the death of Sara Carlin announced

TORONTO, Oct. 9 /CNW/ - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that a date has been set for the inquest into the death of Sara Carlin.

Ms. Carlin, 18, died on May 6, 2007, at her residence in Oakville.

The inquest will focus on the role of selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor antidepressants in teenage suicides. The inquest jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.

The inquest is expected to last four weeks.

The inquest will commence at 9:30 am on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the Toronto Coroners Courts, 15 Grosvenor Street. Dr. Bert Lauwers will preside as inquest coroner and Mr. Michael Blain will be counsel to the coroner.

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For further information: Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, [phone]