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Drug equipment found at flat of pair who died

Alun Thomas
BBC News
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The bodies of Natalie Carol Jones, 39, and Jonathan Lee Williams, 47, were found at their flat last week

Drug paraphernalia was discovered at the home of two people found dead in a flat last week, an inquest has heard.

The bodies of Natalie Carol Jones, 39, and Jonathan Lee Williams, 47, were found when police were called to a flat on Kendon Court in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 17:45 GMT on 21 February.

A hearing in Pontypridd on Friday was told Ms Jones' family had raised concerns about her welfare as they had not heard from her for two weeks.

Post-mortem examinations on both bodies failed to reveal the cause of death of either Ms Jones or Mr Williams and the inquests were adjourned for further inquiries to take place.

Family phone Natalie Jones who has long dark hair, is wearing a red jumper and is smiling and looking at the cameraFamily phone
Natalie Jones's family said she was a "compassionate person who brought joy and generosity"

Assistant coroner Kerrie Burge said police officers forced entry to the property, but the cause of the deaths was "unascertained" and further investigation was required by the pathologist.

She added "drug paraphernalia was present" at the scene and there was reason to suspect the deaths were "unnatural".

Natalie Jones's family previously paid tribute to her, describing her as "a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend and was a warm, loving, and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many".