Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre

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Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
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LocationLondon, Ontario, Canada
StatusOperational
Security classMaximum
Capacity450
Opened1977
Managed byMinistry of the Solicitor General

The Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre also known as EMDC, is a 450-bed maximum security jail located in London, Ontario.[1][2] Concerns have recently been raised about the security of the inmates at the prison[3] as well as prison overcrowding.[4][5][6]

There have been nineteen[7] deaths since 2009:

  1. Randy Drysdale (April 2009)[8]
  2. Laura Straughan (November 13, 2009)[9]
  3. Adam Kargus (October 31, 2013)[10]
  4. Keith Patterson (September 29, 2014)[11]
  5. Jamie High (December 23, 2014)[12]
  6. Floyd Deleary (August 23, 2015)[13]
  7. Justin Thompson (October 31, 2016)[14]
  8. Raymond George Major (June 6, 2017)[15]
  9. Michael Fall (July 30, 2017)[16]
  10. Murray Davis (August 17, 2017)[17]
  11. Ronald Jenkins (December 9, 2017)[18]
  12. Justin Struthers (December 26, 2017)[19]
  13. James Pigeau (January 7, 2018)[20]
  14. Sean William Tourand-Brightman (March 31, 2019)[21]
  15. Chase Blanchard (June 22, 2019)[22]
  16. Malcolm Ripley (November 25, 2020)[23]
  17. Tyler Lancha (March 21, 2021)[24][25]
  18. Clayton (Danny) Bissonnette 61-year-old man (March 24, 2021)[26]
  19. Brandon Marchant (July 6, 2021)[7]

Inmates' deaths ranged from natural causes (pneumonia) to suicide/homicide and drug overdose. Most of the deaths are handled by Kevin Egan, a lawyer and advocate for inmates at EMDC. Egan is also a part of a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of 10,000 inmates for CAD$325 million in damages against the Government of Ontario.[27]

See also.[]

  • List of correctional facilities in Ontario

References[]

  1. ^ Adult Facilities Archived 2010-05-15 at the Wayback Machine - Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
  2. ^ "Information London".
  3. ^ EMDC one of the Most Dangerous facilities for staff
  4. ^ Overcrowding causing problems at EMDC
  5. ^ Nearly half of Ontario's jails are overcrowded
  6. ^ Judge reduces sentences because Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre overcrowded
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Richmond, Randy; Carruthers, Dale (2021-07-17). "Grief, rage, roaring motorcycles as inmate death draws huge jail protest". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  8. ^ Richmond, Randy (2019-04-02). "Death of inmate Sunday at EMDC is 14th since 2009". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  9. ^ Richmond, Randy. "Watchdog report on London inmate death all too familiar for one family". The London Free Press. Postmedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  10. ^ Butler, Colin. "Crown claims deadly prisoner beating was so loud it could be heard on jail's lower floor". CBC News. CBC/Radio-Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Day one of inquest into hanging death of EMDC inmate". CTV News. BellMedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  12. ^ Richmond, Randy. "Jamie High: St. Thomas realtor who died in custody at London?s provincial jail was focus of Free Press investigative series Indiscernible Author of the article:". The London Free Press. Postmedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  13. ^ XFM News staff. "Heartbreak as families look for answers into EMDC deaths". XFM News. SoCast. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  14. ^ Lale, Brent. "Inquest to begin Monday into three EMDC deaths". CTV News. BellMedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  15. ^ Postmedia News. "Another inmate has died at troubled jail in London, Ontario: 'There is something wrong with that place'". National Post. Postmedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  16. ^ Ennett, Gary. "Inquest into 2017 death of EMDC inmate Michael Fall starts today". CBC News. CBC Radio Canada. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  17. ^ "At EMDC inquest, a parent hopes for some accountability". CBC News. CBC Radio Canada. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  18. ^ Richmond, Randy. "Inmate dies of suicide after one day in EMDC". The London Free Press. Postmedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  19. ^ Rumelski, Kathy. "Families hope for answers about deaths of loved ones inside jail". CTV News. BellMedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  20. ^ Richmond, Randy. "Coroner documents raise new questions about two deaths at London jail". The London Free Press. Postmedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  21. ^ Richmond, Randy (2 April 2019). "Death of inmate Sunday at EMDC is 14th since 2009". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  22. ^ "London inmate's death occurred one day after bail denied: Sources".
  23. ^ Richmond, Randy. "London man, 41, dies at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre". The Londoner. Postmedia. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  24. ^ Paparella, Nick. "Two deaths this week at EMDC renew calls for change". CTV News. BellMedia. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  25. ^ "Trial begins in the murder of inmate at troubled Ontario jail".
  26. ^ Trevithick, Matthew (24 March 2021). "Second inmate death in three days reported at EMDC, ministry confirms". Global News. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  27. ^ Paparella, Nick. "Two deaths this week at EMDC renew calls for change". CTV News. BellMedia. Retrieved 1 April 2021.

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Coordinates: 42°55′15″N 81°13′27″W / 42.9208°N 81.2241°W / 42.9208; -81.2241


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