Image: Videvo.net / A man who was convicted in the second-degree murder of his mother, after he attacked her with a hammer, has died at Mission Institution, a medium-security prison in the Fraser Valley. Damian Hawley was serving an indeterminate prison sentence for second-degree murder. He died on April 29 at Mission Institution while in custody.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Convicted murderer dies at Mission prison

Man who was convicted of second-degree murder of his mom dies at Mission prison

May 4, 2023 | 10:31 AM

MISSION — A man who was convicted in the second-degree murder of his mom has died at Mission Institution, a medium-security federal prison in the Fraser Valley.

The Correctional Service of Canada said in a press release dated Monday, May 1 that Damian Hawley died while in custody on April 29.

Hawley was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 85-year-old mother, which happened in 2014 in Ontario. He attacked her with a hammer. He wound up pleading guilty to second-degree murder. A judge sentenced him to no parole eligibility for 12 years.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on November 16, 2016, for second-degree murder, CSC said.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

FUNDRAISING HELP

Chilliwack family appeals for support after losing home in late April fire

1h ago

MOTOR INCIDENT

Lougheed Highway collision shuts down Deroche Bridge, cuts power to thousands

4h ago

FERRY FIRE

Mission residents urged to lock down as derelict ferry sets on fire

4h ago

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.