SASKATOON — A public inquest into the death of Brandon Schafer-Kovacs begins Monday, Aug. 25 and is scheduled to run until the 29th at the Travelodge, 106-Circle Dr. W., in Saskatoon.
Brandon, 14, was living in a group home under the care of the Ministry of Social Services when his death occurred. On Nov.25, 2022, Brandon was taken to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon, where he later passed away on Nov. 28, 2022.
The purpose of an inquest is to establish who died, when and where that person died and the medical cause and manner of death. The coroner's jury may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is responsible for the investigation of all sudden, unexpected deaths.
Coroner Blaine Beaven will preside at the inquest.
The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., subsequent start times will be determined by the presiding coroner.
