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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

Summary

A British property tycoon named Harry Roy Veevers died in Kenya in 2013, leading to a long family feud over his death's cause, including accusations of poisoning. After an 11-year inquest, a magistrate determined the cause of death was unclear due to body decomposition and ordered the release of the body for reburial. The family remains divided, with ongoing legal and emotional tensions.

Key Facts

  • Harry Roy Veevers, a British businessman, died in Kenya in 2013.
  • His body was exhumed 11 months after his funeral and has been in a mortuary since.
  • The family is split between two sons from his first marriage and two daughters from his second marriage.
  • Accusations of murder by poisoning were part of the lengthy legal proceedings.
  • A magistrate ruled that the cause of death couldn't be determined due to the body's condition.
  • The magistrate ordered the body to be released to the family for reburial.
  • The family remains divided, and legal disputes are likely to continue.
  • Family members live in different countries, with children in the UK and the late father in Kenya.
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