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Family Demands Reopening of Student's Death Investigation Amid Police Allegations

1/27/2026

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Edward Cornes, a 19-year-old student, was found dead in London hotel in October 2021; his family demands reopening amid Metropolitan Police homophobia allegations.
Miriam Blythe, Edward's mother, says focus was on sexuality and drug use, neglecting evidence and witnesses.
A post-mortem found alcohol and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB); the case shifted from murder to unexplained death.
The family says police botched the investigation; authorities acknowledge shortcomings, and third-party involvement was ruled out.

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Edward Cornes, a 19-year-old student, was found dead in London hotel in October 2021; his family demands reopening amid Metropolitan Police homophobia allegations.
Miriam Blythe, Edward's mother, says focus was on sexuality and drug use, neglecting evidence and witnesses.
A post-mortem found alcohol and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB); the case shifted from murder to unexplained death.
The family says police botched the investigation; authorities acknowledge shortcomings, and third-party involvement was ruled out.