Death of an inmate from Matsqui Institution

On March 17, 2026, Charles Wheeliker, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Death of an inmate from Matsqui Institution From: Correctional Service Canada

News release On March 17, 2026, Charles Wheeliker, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. March 19, 2026 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada At the time of death, the inmate was 59 years old and had been serving a life sentence, which commenced on December 17, 2013.

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 coroner be notified.

Associated links

CSC Website

Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate

Deaths in custody

Matsqui Institution

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