A 23-year-old woman who went missing died from “the effects of amphetamine and paracetamol”, an inquest has heard.
Jenny Hall, 23, from Tow Law in County Durham, disappeared on 18 February 2025. A red Ford Focus belonging to the keen long-distance runner was found parked between Eggleston and Stanhope.
After a five-day search by emergency services and mountain rescue teams, her body was found in a stream on 23 February, shortly after 09:30 GMT.
Senior Coroner Crispin Oliver confirmed a post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as “the effects of amphetamine and paracetamol”. The inquest will conclude later this month.
In February 2025, Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team led the search which covered 60 miles (97km) of paths and tracks.
More than 60 volunteers took part in the rescue attempts, which were led by more than a dozen mountain rescue teams and 10 mountain rescue dogs.
Speaking at the time, rescue volunteer Peter Bell said the area was difficult to search.
“The biggest challenge is the area size itself and the terrain,” he said. “The terrain is muddy and boggy.”
Investigating officers from Durham Police will appear at the conclusion to the inquest on 26 November at County Durham Coroner’s Court.
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