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The Correctional Service of Canada reported the death of Eugene Desjarlais in a media release on Wednesday evening.
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It was previously reported that Desjarlais had been discovered missing at the minimum security facility during a security check in the early morning hours of July 13.
Desjarlais had been incarcerated since March 11, 2021 on two counts of breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence.
The CSC release stated that Desjarlais’ family was notified of his death. No information on a cause of death was provided.
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