Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

On July 12, 2020, Hugh McColl, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.

At the time of his death, Mr. McColl, had been serving an indeterminate sentence since February 17, 2017, for Second Degree Murder and Indignity to a Dead Body.

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.

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