Death of an inmate at Beaver Creek Institution

February 24, 2017 – Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On February 23, 2017, Leonard Riseley, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Riseley, 81 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence for First Degree Murder since November 7, 1990.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

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

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