The Mysterious Death of Gareth Williams: Inquest Concludes Probable Unlawful Killing

TLDRIn the inquest into the death of MI6 code breaker Gareth Williams, the coroner concluded that he was probably killed unlawfully with poisoning and asphyxiation. The lack of hand and foot prints in the bathroom indicated a third party's involvement. The police and security services were criticized for mishandling the case, including leaks about Williams's private life. The involvement of the security service in his death remains a legitimate line of inquiry.

Key insights

🔍Coroner concluded that Gareth Williams was probably killed unlawfully with poisoning and asphyxiation.

🔒The lack of hand and foot prints in the bathroom suggests a third party's involvement.

🚨The police and security services were criticized for mishandling the case.

💣Leaks about Williams's private life raised concerns about evidence manipulation.

🔎The involvement of the security service in his death is still under investigation.

Q&A

How did the coroner conclude that Gareth Williams was unlawfully killed?

The coroner found evidence of poisoning and asphyxiation, leading to the conclusion that his death was unlawful.

Why is the lack of hand and foot prints significant?

The absence of prints suggests that a third party moved Gareth Williams's body into the bath.

What were the criticisms of the police and security services?

They were criticized for mishandling the case, including mix-ups in DNA and evidence and leaks about Williams's private life.

What concerns were raised about evidence manipulation?

Leaks about Williams's private life led to speculation that evidence was being manipulated by a third party.

Is the security service's involvement still being investigated?

Yes, the involvement of the security service in Gareth Williams's death remains a legitimate line of inquiry.

Timestamped Summary

00:02The inquest into the death of Gareth Williams concluded that he was probably killed unlawfully with poisoning and asphyxiation.

00:17The lack of hand and foot prints in the bathroom indicated a third party's involvement in moving his body.

00:28The police and security services were criticized for mishandling the case, including mix-ups in DNA and evidence, and leaks about Williams's private life.

03:41Leaks about Williams's private life raised concerns about manipulation of evidence.

05:41The involvement of the security service in Williams's death is still under investigation.