Coroner's inquest called in 2022 death of Dalhousie inmate
The province has called a coroner's inquest in the death of an inmate serving time at a northern New Brunswick jail two years ago.
Jason Barnaby-Gloade was found unresponsive in a cell at the Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre and was pronounced dead at the hospital on May 28, 2022, a release from the province said.
Back in 2022, RCMP said they were investigating the death of the 39-year-old.
CBC News reached out to RCMP to ask for an update on the investigation but a spokesperson did not immediately respond Tuesday afternoon.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety was also asked why it has taken two years for an inquest to be called. A spokesperson responded to the request but did not immediately provide an answer.
The release said the inquest will be held from May 27 to 31, at the Campbellton courthouse, under deputy chief coroner Emily Caissy.
A jury will hear evidence from witnesses to determine what happened and provide recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future, the release said.
The inquest cannot make any findings of legal responsibility in the death.
