On February 15, 2022, William Roy Tame, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

February 18, 2022 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On February 15, 2022, William Roy Tame, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of his death, Mr. Tame had been serving an indeterminate sentence for first degree murder and sexual assault since October 10, 1986.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service 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

Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre

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Davinder Aujla

A/ Assistant Warden Management Services

Pacific Institution

604-870-7703