**Three Years On, Investigation Into Hotel Wardrobe Death of Chloe Haynes Continues**
An ongoing official inquiry continues to seek answers regarding the tragic death of 24-year-old Chloe Haynes, more than three years since she was fatally crushed by a wardrobe in a Liverpool hotel room. The incident remains shrouded in mystery and unresolved questions, weighing heavily on Chloe’s family and friends, as authorities work to determine precisely how such a fatal accident could have occurred.
Chloe, described by her loved ones as “kind and caring”, was found dead at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool’s city centre on 10 September 2022. Despite the unusual and distressing circumstances, no criminal charges have ever been brought in connection with her death. Three men were initially arrested on suspicion of murder in the hours following Chloe’s discovery, but were later released without charge after police concluded the incident was accidental.
Originally from North Wales, Chloe had travelled to Liverpool for a night out after finishing work at the Hafan y Mor Haven Holiday Park in Pwllheli. She was staying at the hotel with a work colleague who, after a night out including an engagement party and drinking, left her in the room to rest and later returned to the shocking scene. When her companion came back in the early hours, he discovered the devastating outcome: Chloe had been crushed beneath a heavy wardrobe. Despite frantic attempts by other hotel guests to assist and revive her, she could not be saved.
Chloe’s mother, Nicola Williams, continues to seek clarity and closure. She recounts that Chloe may have become disoriented during the night, mistaken the large wardrobe for either the door or the en suite, and inadvertently pulled it over, resulting in the wardrobe landing atop her and fatally compressing her windpipe. Ms Williams said that the delay to answers has only intensified the family’s grief and their determination to fully understand the sequence of events that led to her daughter’s death.
While Merseyside Police ruled out foul play early in the investigation, Liverpool City Council’s Environmental Health team subsequently launched their own enquiry into safety standards at the hotel. This probe, however, appears to have stalled, offering no firm completion date and with a scheduled pre-inquest review postponed by the Liverpool Coroner’s Office. The lack of progress has left Chloe’s family and legal representatives frustrated and anxious for answers.
In response to the tragedy, Liverpool Council carried out inspections at the Adelphi Hotel. This led to prohibition notices being issued to Britannia Hotels, the hotel’s owner, over concerns about the safety of wardrobes similar to the one involved in Chloe’s death, as well as window restrictors throughout the property. Subsequent evidence of safety improvements prompted the council to rescind the notice regarding the wardrobes, while issues concerning the windows were confirmed and upheld after the company withdrew its appeal.
Wayne Kenny, one of the hotel guests to find Chloe and initially arrested in the aftermath, later described his bewilderment and distress at being questioned under suspicion of murder, despite only attempting to administer life-saving aid. His ordeal highlights the confusion and trauma experienced by all those touched by the events.
Chloe Haynes’ personality and life were fondly remembered by her family. Her mother shared touching memories, recalling her daughter’s affection for animals, particularly her beloved dog Archie, and the quiet strength that defined her. Nicola Williams said Chloe had recently grown in confidence and in happiness, building a new circle of friends and spreading kindness to those around her.
For Chloe’s family, the pressing need is for transparency and accountability; to ensure that the circumstances which led to their loss may be understood, and that similar accidents might be averted in the future. Until that time, the investigation endures and, with it, the hope that Chloe’s story may finally reach a long-awaited resolution.