May 12, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta - Correctional Service Canada
On May 11, 2026, Catherine Lecht, an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women, died while in our custody.
At the time of death, the inmate was 66 years old and had been serving a sentence of 5 years, 9 months and 18 days since April 10, 2026.
The inmate's next of kin have been notified.
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.
