Police close Peaches Geldof heroin inquiry

The Kent Police has been probing the case for the last 15 months, but no arrests have been made and officers said all lines of inquiry have now been exhausted. In the months leading to her death, Peaches had seemingly turned her life around after quitting her party lifestyle in London. One theory was that it came from a well-established violent Essex gang.

At the inquest, North West Kent Coroner Roger Hatch said Peaches” death had been “drugs-related’ and heroin had played a part. She is survived by her two young sons, Phaedra and Astala, and her late husband, Thomas Cohen, according to the Daily Mail.

Her last known movements included posting a picture of herself with her mother Paula Yates – who died of a heroin overdose herself on Peaches’ 10th birthday – on social networking site Instagram with the comment “me and my mum” and watching The Dog Whisperer TV show on YouTube.

Additionally, they found a syringe containing heroin residue in a box next to the bed where she was found, as well as other drug paraphernalia including more syringes, burnt spoons and knotted tights throughout their home.

Pathologist Peter Jerreat said the levels of heroin in Geldof’s body were in a “fatal range” while evidence of codeine, methadone and morphine were also found in her blood.

Detectives at Kent Police stated on Friday (July 3rd): “Our investigation into the supply of drugs to Peaches Geldof-Cohen has exhausted all lines of inquiry and has now concluded“.

Her father is devastated over his daughter’s death, saying at the time “We are beyond pain”. He said: “You’re the father who is responsible and clearly failed“.

Det Supt Paul Fotheringham told BBC News that if further witnesses came forward or information was received the case could be reviewed again.

“I would like to pay tribute to Peaches’ family who have supported our enquiries during a hard time”.