Overview

• Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson recorded Roman Nineham's death as sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) with no determined medical cause.
• Both Roman's parents, Stuart Nineham and Jodie Chainey, were arrested after his death but were later cleared of any wrongdoing by police due to lack of evidence.
• The inquest revealed that Stuart Nineham faced profound grief, substance misuse, and financial pressures that contributed to his suicide in April 2024.
• Coroner Wilkinson noted that the pressures of the police investigation and public perception exacerbated tensions within the family, leading to further emotional strain.
• The findings underscore the devastating impact of sudden infant death and the need for early mental health support for grieving families.