Open verdict on skydiver death
13 April 2012
A coroner today recorded an open verdict in the inquest of skydiver Stephen Hilder, who plunged 13,000ft to his death.
The 20-year-old fell to his death at Hibaldstow Airfield, North Lincolnshire, in July 2003 after both his main and reserve parachutes had been sabotaged.
Humberside Police launched a 10-month murder investigation, but concluded that the Army cadet had probably cut the straps himself.
Mr Hilder's family sat and listened quietly as the North Lincolnshire coroner Stewart Atkinson read out the open verdict.
