‘Victim of heroin scourge’ found dead in hotel toilets, inquest hears

The son of socialite and former model Jackie Rafter and celebrity hairdresser David Marshall died of acute heroin toxicity, an inquest has heard.

‘Victim of heroin scourge’ found dead in hotel toilets, inquest hears

Daniel Marshall, aged 25, of Coppinger Glade, Stillorgan, Dublin, was found dead in the toilets at Fitzwilliam Hotel, opposite St Stephen’s Green in Dublin city centre, on July 12, 2014.

In unexpected scenes at the inquest, Mr Marshall stood up to address coroner Dr Brian Farrell. Mr Marshall was asked by a friend to stay calm and gardaí moved to escort him from the court.

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