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Atlantic Region

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DEATH AT WESTMORLAND INSTITUTION

DORCHESTER, NB, July 24, 2006 - An inmate has died in our custody. Kevin Lockhart, who was 43 years old, died of natural causes.

The RCMP has been notified and they are conducting an investigation. The Correctional Service of Canada will also be conducting its own investigation.

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