UK police cite limits on investigating Texas death

Crime · First reported 31 Oct, 07:19 · Updated 11:04

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Cheshire Constabulary said its ability to investigate Lucy Coates’s death in Texas is constrained by jurisdiction and access to evidence. Her family’s lawyer says they want the force to examine additional material, including a recent download from her phone.

A Texas grand jury found insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges after Kris Harrison said the gun discharged accidentally; Texas police said they would not reopen the investigation.
A coroner in England concluded in February that Lucy had been unlawfully killed, finding her father’s actions amounted to gross negligence manslaughter under UK law.
Cheshire Constabulary said it had sought information from US law enforcement but faced practical limits; the family’s lawyer says they want relevant evidence, including phone data, examined.

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Key facts

Lucy’s age: 23
Place of death: Texas, United States
Coroner’s conclusion: In February, a coroner in England concluded Lucy had been unlawfully killed and found her father’s actions amounted to gross negligence manslaughter under UK law.
Texas investigation: Police in Texas said they would not reopen the investigation.