Looking for answers - the coroner investigating the Bourke Street carnage

By John Silvester
Updated February 10 2017 - 3:13pm, first published 10:29am
State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey in her office.  Photo: Joe Armao
State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey in her office. Photo: Joe Armao
Police lock down Bourke Street Mall on Friday, January 20, this year.  Photo: Eddie Jim
Police lock down Bourke Street Mall on Friday, January 20, this year. Photo: Eddie Jim
 Police examine the roadway at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets on January 20, 2017.  Photo: Eddie Jim
Police examine the roadway at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets on January 20, 2017. Photo: Eddie Jim
Belongings scattered in Bourke Street after pedestrians were struck by a car.  Photo: Eddie Jim
Belongings scattered in Bourke Street after pedestrians were struck by a car. Photo: Eddie Jim
A heavy police presence in the CBD on January 20. Photo: Eddie Jim
A heavy police presence in the CBD on January 20. Photo: Eddie Jim

Judge Sara Hinchey was at her family holiday home reflecting on how quiet the New Year's break had been when the phone rang. It was a solicitor from her office who simply said, "Oh Judge I am so sorry." It was Friday, January 20, and the State Coroner was needed in the city as there had been multiple deaths in Bourke Street.

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