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Coroner Rules Overdose in Death of Cambridge Stormzy Scholar, Leaving Intent Unclear

The ruling follows a March welfare check at Downing College that found the 23-year-old dead in his room.

Overview

  • Jordan Keyton was discovered on March 26, 2025, during a staff welfare check after he had not been seen for several days.
  • Multiple tablets and medication boxes were found in his accommodation, and paramedics confirmed his death at the scene.
  • Police reported no evidence of third-party involvement, and the coroner said there was insufficient evidence to determine intent.
  • Downing College and the University of Cambridge had arranged specialist counselling and periods of leave following earlier mental-health crises, including a 2022 suicide attempt.
  • The Stormzy scholarship recipient had switched from chemistry to economics, passed exams in October 2024, was active with CAM FM, and was expected to graduate in July 2025.