Maddy Cusack: Inquest Delayed on Third Anniversary of footballer's Death
Family of the former Sheffield United player awaits answers as investigation into her death is paused.
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death is being marked by her family as they continue to await answers in an inquest that has been significantly delayed. Cusack, a former Sheffield United footballer, was 27 when she was found unconscious at her home in Derbyshire. Her inquest, which began in June and was scheduled to conclude in July, has been paused for months.
The delay stems from Sheffield United's ongoing efforts to locate documents related to Cusack's medical records. This pause means her family will not hear further evidence until at least December, a situation Olivia Cusack, Maddy's sister, describes as “extremely overwhelming” and “very emotional.”
Olivia and Emily Reilly, Cusack's cousin, visited a memorial bench dedicated to her memory in Scargill Park, West Hallam, Derbyshire, near where they grew up. They shared fond memories of Cusack, with Olivia calling her sister the person she