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Convicted Murderer Escaped From Quebec Prison, Officials Say

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 16 Feb, 2019 10:49 PM

    LAVAL, Que. — Government officials say a convicted murderer has escaped from custody in Laval, Que.


    Correctional Service Canada says staff at the minimum-security unit of the Federal Training Centre discovered Denis Begin, 58, was missing on Friday.


    They say staff made the discovery during the 12:15 p.m. head count.


    Begin is currently serving a life-sentence for second-degree murder.


    Officials say he has also served two sentences for conspiracy to commit a criminal act.


    They're asking anyone with information about the man's whereabouts to call police.

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