Death of Inmate at Pacific Institution

Abbotsford, British Columbia, January 2, 2013 – On December 28, 2012, inmate Frank Wilson from Pacific Institution died of apparent natural causes following a lengthy illness in the institutional hospital in Abbotsford.

At the time of his death, Mr. Wilson, 79 years old, was serving a Life sentence for Second Degree Murder. His sentence had commenced on January 5, 1999.

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:

Don Hahn
Acting Assistant Warden Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Pacific Institution
604-870-7703