Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution
News release
September 18, 2019 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On September 16, 2019, George Phillip Holt, an inmate from Pacific Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.At the time of his death, Mr. Holt, 72 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence for Second Degree Murder since February 24, 2012.The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death. As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.Associated links
CSC website
Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre
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Contacts
Contact
Jennifer Robillard
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Pacific Institution
604-870-7703