Inmate convicted of burglary and drug possession is found dead one day after he’s released from prison
- A man released from Casuarina prison on bail was found dead the next day
- He was serving time for burglary, drug possession and reckless driving
- His death will be investigated, along with five other Casuarina prisoner deaths
A man released from one of Western Australia’s highest security jails was found dead one day after he walked free.
The man was granted parole and released from Casuarina prison, in Perth, on February 4. His body was discovered at his home just 24 hours later.
He’d served time for offences including burglary, reckless driving and drug possession.
The man was granted parole and released from Casuarina prison (pictured), in Perth, on February 4. His body was discovered at his residence 24 hours later
‘This death is now being investigated by the WA Police and may be the subject of further inquiry,’ a spokesperson from the Department of Justice told WA Today.
‘His death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner,’ the spokesperson said.
The Coroner will need to determine if his death is considered to have taken place while in custody.
Investigations into the deaths of five other Casuarina prisoners, who died in 2014 and 2015, will also be included in the 10-day hearing, beginning on March 25.