Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

September 2, 2026 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Correctional Service Canada

On August 31, 2026, Kenneth Butler, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate was 43 years old and had been serving a life sentence since April 8, 2009.

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.