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Amy Winehouse may not have died of alcohol poisoning

A year and a half after her untimely passing, there are new questions surrounding the death of Amy Winehouse.

Winehouse was found dead in her London home in July 2011 at the age of 27. An inquest in October 2011 concluded then that the “Back to Black” singer had died of accidental alcohol poisoning.

However, officials in London say the inquest into the death of the soul singer was overseen by a coroner who lacked the proper qualifications.

Assistant deputy coroner Suzanne Greenaway, who oversaw the inquest, resigned the next month after her qualifications were questioned.

According to BBC, Greenaway did not have the required five years experience with the London Law Society. She had been appointed by her husband, Andrew Reid, the coroner for inner north London, who was suspended and had resigned earlier this month in the wake of the scandal.

Camden Council says the investigation will be re-heard next month on Jan. 8.

Winehouse family spokesman Chris Goodman said Monday that family had not requested a new hearing.

WITH AP