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Four people charged in death of B.C. prisoner​on March 15, 2025 at 12:02 am

March 15, 2025

Four people have been charged in the death of a B.C. inmate who was attacked and killed in a maximum-security prison. Read More

​Christopher Braun died after a fight broke out at the facility on Dec. 15, 2024   

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Four people have been charged in the death of a B.C. inmate who was attacked and killed in a maximum-security prison.

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Christopher Braun, who was serving a sentence at Agassiz’ Kent Institution for a second-degree murder conviction, died after a brawl broke out at the facility on Dec. 15.

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Correctional officers reported a fight broke out in the cafeteria when several inmates began assaulting a lone victim.

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One prisoner was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while two others suffered minor injuries.

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Braun, 43, died from his injuries.

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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was called in and took over the investigation.

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On Thursday, the B.C. Prosecution Service approved a second-degree murder charge against Therae Racette-Beaulieu in Braun’s death.

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Three others were charged, including Theodore Anderson, who was charged with aggravated assault and assault; Michael Okemow, who was charged with assault with a weapon and assault; and Joseph Goulet, who was charged with assault.

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The four men remain in custody.

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chchan@postmedia.com

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