Inquest into inmate’s death begins next week

On Jan. 28, a coroner’s jury will review the facts surrounding the sudden death of Colin Kaotalok, 18, on Nov. 22, 2001.

The Cambridge Bay teen was serving a 10-month sentence at an Iqaluit half-way house when staff members discovered his lifeless body.

All inmates who die while under the care of the Government of Nunavut are subject to a coroner’s inquest.

An inquest is a hearing, not a trial. Recommendations arising from the inquest are designed to prevent similar deaths.

People wanting to make a presentation at the inquest are asked to contact the Office of the Chief Coroner at 975-6125.