Death of an inmate from Matsqui Institution

December 13, 2024 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On December 10, 2024, Sean Duffy, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate was 39 years old and had been serving a sentence of 3 years, 4 months, and 2 days since November 24, 2023.

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.