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In a shocking twist, the inquest into the death of rugby legend Ricky Bibey reveals a violent hotel confrontation in Florence where his ex-partner Jennie Platt suffered life-altering injuries while defending herself. Bibey, battling mental health and addiction after retirement, allegedly went on a binge before their trip, leading to a terrifying struggle where Platt lost consciousness. Though Italian authorities initially suspected murder, evidence showed she couldn’t have caused the fatal neck compression. Toxicology confirmed cocaine and alcohol in his system, impairing judgment. The coroner delivered an open verdict—death by neck compression, but no clear evidence of suicide or murder—acknowledging Platt’s trauma and Bibey’s irrational, substance-fueled state.

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