Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution
News release
February 18, 2022 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On February 15, 2022, William Roy Tame, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
At the time of his death, Mr. Tame had been serving an indeterminate sentence for first degree murder and sexual assault since October 10, 1986.
The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.
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
Davinder Aujla
A/ Assistant Warden Management Services
Pacific Institution
604-870-7703