Escaped William Head inmate found dead along shoreline near prison
Ernest Jensen, a 69-year-old inmate serving a life sentence for murder, was found dead along the shoreline near the William Head Institution after escaping the prison. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death following his disappearance during a midday count.
Why it matters
The incident raises security concerns regarding the management of minimum-security facilities and the history of escapes at this specific institution.
An inmate who escaped from a minimum-security federal penitentiary in Metchosin Sunday has been found dead, officials confirmed Monday.
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