Woman’s Death at Edmonton Remand Centre Marks Third Fatality in Two Months

A troubling pattern has emerged at the Edmonton Remand Centre, where a woman was found unresponsive in her cell on Friday—marking the third inmate death under investigation in less than two months.
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Woman’s death at Edmonton Remand Centre third such case in two months

CPR Attempts Were Unsuccessful

Alberta Justice spokeswoman Louise McEachern confirmed that correctional staff immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and contacted police and emergency medical responders. Despite the swift response, the woman was pronounced dead Friday afternoon.

McEachern stated that the cause of death remains unknown, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting a full investigation. The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

Internal Review Launched

An internal review is also underway to determine whether any procedural changes could help prevent similar incidents. Alberta Justice noted that additional details may eventually become available through a public fatality inquiry, a process that typically occurs years after investigations conclude.