Death of an inmate at Pacific Institution

News Release

February 1, 2017 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On January 27, 2017, Thomas Taylor, an inmate from Pacific Institution died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr Taylor, 72 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence for Second Degree Murder since March 9, 2001.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and the Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

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Kim MacPherson
Acting Assistant Warden, Management Services
Pacific Institution
604-870-7703


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