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The inquest into what could be Britain's first internet suicide was opened today.Father-of-two Kevin Whitrick was found hanging at his home in Telford, Shropshire, after taking part in a "friendly insult" chat room last week. His death was broadcast on the web and police were alerted by another online user who reported Mr Whitrick had se