14/12/2012

Eva Rausing Died Of Cocaine Abuse

The wife of multi-millionaire Hans Kristian Rausing died of cocaine abuse, a coroner has rule.

Eva Rausing, 48, was found at the couple's house in Belgravia on 9th July.

Her husband received a 10 month jail sentence, suspended for two years, after he admitted to prevent the lawful and decent burial of his wife.

He was also given a two month prison sentence in August, also suspended for two years, agter he admitted driving on when he was on drugs.

(CD)

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