SASKATOON, SK, Apr 1, 2026 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
On March 31, 2026, Dexter Burns, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
At the time of death, the inmate was 67 years old and had been serving a life sentence since February 23, 1984.
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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CSC WebsiteCommissioner's Directive: Death of an InmateDeaths in custody Regional Psychiatric Centre - Canada.ca
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SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
SOURCE: Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
Roxane Braun,AMedia Relations and Outreach Advisor,ARegional Headquarters -
Prairies,A(306) 514-2203
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