Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - On December 14, 2022, Robert Hughes, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Hughes had been serving an indeterminate sentence for second degree murder since June 6, 2022.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada policy requires that the coroner be notified.

Associated links

CSC Website
Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Stony Mountain Institution

SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region

Roxane Braun, Media Relations and Outreach Advisor, Regional Headquarters - Prairies, [phone]