Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, July 13, 2025 /CNW/ - On July 11, 2025, Matthew Scoville, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate was 42 years old and had been serving a sentence of two years, seven months and one day since May 26, 2025.

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.

Associated links

CSC Website
Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Saskatchewan Penitentiary

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SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region

Roxane Braun, Media Relations and Outreach Advisor, Regional Headquarters - Prairies, [phone]