Death of Inmate at Regional Treatment Centre

Kingston, Ontario, December 21, 2012 – On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, inmate Rene Miron from the Regional Treatment Centre died of natural causes at Kingston General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

At the time of his death, Mr. Miron, 65, was serving an indeterminate sentence for sexual assault.  His sentence had commenced on September 20, 1985. 

Next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases where an individual dies while in custody, the police and coroner have been notified.  In addition, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Michele Vermette
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Kingston Penitentiary
Correctional Service Canada
613-536-6880