Death of an Inmate from Warkworth Institution
On September 18, 2026, Runo Mark Cairenius, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody.
At the time of death, the inmate was 87 years old and had been serving a life sentence since November 15, 1993.
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.
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