An inquest has opened into the tragic death of a teenager from Lincolnshire after her body was found at her family home in July. Kibi Wade (Barrett), 16, was found dead at home in Caistor on Wednesday, July 24, and her family believe she took her own life. She has been described as a "bubbly and silly" daughter who "always had a smile on her face".
Kibi left behind devoted mum Michelle Barrett, step mum Michelle Gardener, sisters Julia, Tia and Nyah, brothers Bray and Reuben, and many friends who knew and loved her. Senior Coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, Paul Smith, opened the inquest into her death on Tuesday, August 20, at the coroner's court in Lincoln . Mr Smith told the short hearing that Kibi's medical cause of death remains yet to be determined due to outstanding test results.
Get the latest Lincolnshire Live news with our email newsletters The inquest was adjourned until a provisional date of January 23, 2025. A memorial bike ride for Kibi will take place from Wragby Market Place on Sunday, September 1, at 10.30am.
The bikers will be wearing purple ribbons - Kibi's favourite colour. There is a £5 donation per bike which is going toward funeral costs. People are welcome to watch and can gather at the meeting point or at Tattershall Picnic Site where the bike ride ends.
Two days after the bike ride is Kibi's funeral on Tuesday, September 3. A motorbike escort will travel behind the hearse to St James' Church in Westgate, Louth, where the service begins at 12.30pm.
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