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Northampton skeleton laid undiscovered in bush for two years Northampton skeleton lay undiscovered in bush for two years
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A man's skeletal remains laid undiscovered in bushes for more than two years after he was stabbed nearby, an inquest heard. A man's skeletal remains lay undiscovered in bushes for more than two years after he was stabbed nearby, an inquest heard.
The remains of Adeyemi Olugbuyi, 32, were found by a litter-picker in Northampton in January 2016. The remains of Adeyemi Olugbuyi, 32, were found by a litter picker in Northampton in January 2016.
Police believe Mr Olugbuyi, known as "Big Man" and "Babs", had been stabbed in September 2013 due to involvement in the drugs trade.Police believe Mr Olugbuyi, known as "Big Man" and "Babs", had been stabbed in September 2013 due to involvement in the drugs trade.
Recording an open verdict, coroner Anne Pember said the death was suspicious.Recording an open verdict, coroner Anne Pember said the death was suspicious.
Northampton Coroner's Court heard a statement from witness Heather Cunliffe, who lived close to Mr Olugbuyi in North Holme Court.Northampton Coroner's Court heard a statement from witness Heather Cunliffe, who lived close to Mr Olugbuyi in North Holme Court.
She said she had seen three men and a woman get out of a green Nissan Micra on 13 September 2013.She said she had seen three men and a woman get out of a green Nissan Micra on 13 September 2013.
'Delivering crack cocaine''Delivering crack cocaine'
One of the men then appeared to thrust a knife into the driver. By the time she had called the police, the people had gone.One of the men then appeared to thrust a knife into the driver. By the time she had called the police, the people had gone.
The car was later recovered and a blood stain inside matched Mr Olugbuyi's DNA.The car was later recovered and a blood stain inside matched Mr Olugbuyi's DNA.
But it was not until 26 January 2016 that his skull was found in the bushes in Billing Brook Road, not far from North Home Court.But it was not until 26 January 2016 that his skull was found in the bushes in Billing Brook Road, not far from North Home Court.
Det Con Donna Flemming, from Northamptonshire Police, said it was thought Mr Olugbuyi ran from his attacker and hid in the bush.Det Con Donna Flemming, from Northamptonshire Police, said it was thought Mr Olugbuyi ran from his attacker and hid in the bush.
Forensic pathologist Dr Mike Briggs said the body had been "almost completely skeletonised" and he could find no evidence of a stab wound on the bones.Forensic pathologist Dr Mike Briggs said the body had been "almost completely skeletonised" and he could find no evidence of a stab wound on the bones.
But an analysis of a shirt and a vest found on Mr Olugbuyi showed there was a "stab cut" in each caused by a knife.But an analysis of a shirt and a vest found on Mr Olugbuyi showed there was a "stab cut" in each caused by a knife.
Det Con Flemming said four people had been arrested in connection with Mr Olygbuyi's death but there was insufficient evidence to charge any of them.Det Con Flemming said four people had been arrested in connection with Mr Olygbuyi's death but there was insufficient evidence to charge any of them.
She said at the time Mr Olugbuyi was stabbed, he was "delivering a crack [cocaine] deal".She said at the time Mr Olugbuyi was stabbed, he was "delivering a crack [cocaine] deal".
Mrs Pember said although there was "clearly a prior incident", she could not return a verdict of unlawful killing because Dr Briggs could not be certain of the cause of death.Mrs Pember said although there was "clearly a prior incident", she could not return a verdict of unlawful killing because Dr Briggs could not be certain of the cause of death.
"I am unable to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt he was unlawfully killed. But I do find his death suspicious," she added."I am unable to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt he was unlawfully killed. But I do find his death suspicious," she added.