Inquest into the Deaths of Arun Kumar Rajendiran, Darrel Tavernier and Stephen Kelly Announced
Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, on Monday, March 7, 2022 announced that a joint inquest will be held into the deaths of Arun Kumar Rajendiran, Darrel Tavernier and Stephen Kelly.
Three inmates of the Central East Correction Centre in Lindsay died from hanging in separate incidents. Mr. Rajendiran, 25, died on November 12, 2014; Mr. Tavernier, 42, died on January 1, 2018; and Mr. Kelly, 62, died on May 18, 2019. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the events surrounding their deaths. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
Dr. Bob Reddoch will preside as inquest coroner and Jai Dhar will be the inquest counsel.
Further details of the inquest will be provided when they become available.
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