Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary

News release

August 13, 2024 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On August 10, 2024, William Best, 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 June 28, 2005, for second degree murder and robbery – all others.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

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

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Emile Belliveau
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Dorchester Penitentiary
(506) 379-4006

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