Death of an inmate from William Head Institution

June 17, 2024 – Victoria, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On June 13, 2024, David Anthony Lowe, an inmate from William Head Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on July 5, 2004, for first‑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.