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The Killer Headache

Diane Coates collapsed during a conference reception and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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Elliot Fowler interview

The detectives asked Diane's pharmacist about her medications.

Dr. John Lipinski interview

The detectives spoke with Diane Coates's primary physician about her medical history and condition.

Genevieve Talley interview

The detectives talked to Ms. Talley after speaking with her husband earlier the same day.

Genevieve Talley bio

Genevieve and her husband moved to Oxford after she accepted a management position there.

Landon Talley interview

The detectives identified Landon Talley as a non-work associate of Diane Coates.

Landon Talley bio

Landon and his wife moved to Oxford, where he now owns a restaurant.

About the current investigation Ole Miss Special Events Assistant Diane Coates collapsed suddenly during a reception at a conference she'd helped organize.

Was it natural causes, or did someone want her dead?

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Killer Headache investigation began on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and will run for about three weeks.

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