Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary

April 2, 2023 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On March 31, 2023, Dean Michael Devenny, an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on December 6, 1989, for second degree murder.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.