An inmate at a medium security penitentiary in New Brunswick has died of “apparent natural causes,” Correctional Service of Canada announced on Saturday.
Emile Belliveau, the assistant warden of the Dorchester Penitentiary said in a press release that Gary Macneil, 72, died on June 29 while in custody after a period illness.
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At the time of his death, Macneil was serving a sentence for sexual offences. He had been serving the sentence since 1998.
Corrections says that they will review the circumstances and contact the local police and coroner if required.
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