By Katie Nicholss Local Journalism Initiative Published: 30/07/2024 THUNDER BAY — An inquest has begun into the death of a Kingfisher First Nation woman. Ruthann Quequish died at her home on April 1, 2017, after visiting her local nursing station multiple times prior to her death. The medical cause of her death was ketoacidosis due to untreated diabetes. The discretionary inquest was approved at the request of the decedent’s family. During the opening proceedings, the presiding officer, Dr. Michael Wilson, explained to the jurors their role and the court’s expectations of them. He made it clear that the jury’s responsibility is not to assign blame or find fault but to confirm five questions related to the case. Jurors are to confirm the identity of the deceased, confirm the date of…
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