On February 27, 2023, Eric Amaral, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody.
At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on April 6, 2017, for offences including second degree murder, assault causing bodily harm, and pointing a firearm.
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.
Correctional Services Canada policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.
Author: Pete Fisher
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