May 15, 2015 – Mission, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On May 15, 2015, Michael John Butcher, an inmate at Mission Institution was found unresponsive in his cell.
Staff members immediately began performing CPR and emergency services were called. The inmate could not be resuscitated.
At the time of his death, Mr. Butcher, 34 years of age, had been serving a 15 year sentence for Robbery, Obstructing a Peace Officer and Assault Causing Bodily Harm since October 10, 2009.
The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.
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Rhonda Cochrane
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Mission Institution
604-820-5856
