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News ReleaseMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralOctober 28, 2026

Inquest to examine Jessie Mayhew’s death after transfer from Sudbury Jail

A mandatory inquest will examine the circumstances of the 27-year-old’s death; the date and venue have not yet been announced.

Summary

A mandatory inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Jessie Mayhew’s death. He was 27 and died in hospital on February 11, 2022, after being transferred from Sudbury Jail.

  • The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
  • The inquest date and venue will be announced later.

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Source: Ontario Newsroom

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