The 83-year-old was convicted of the cold-blooded killing of Jamie Gao in 2014 and had been incarcerated at Long Bay prison.
Rogerson maintained his innocence in Gao’s murder, but his appeals were unsuccessful, sealing his fate to die behind bars.
Rogerson, once a highly decorated officer, fell from grace after a series of scandals, including involvement in other criminal activities and convictions.
The inquest into his death will shed light on the final chapters of the notorious cop’s life, adding another layer of intrigue to his dark and convoluted story.