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Second-Degree Murder Charge Laid After Inmate's Death In Surrey Jail Cell Fight

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Aug, 2016 10:44 AM
    SURREY, B.C. — A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a fight between cellmates at a jail in Surrey, B.C.
     
    The male victim, now identified as 25 year old John Michael MURPHY, was transported to hospital as he required emergency medical treatment for his injuries. 
     
    Despite all medical efforts, Mr. Murphy died as a result of his injuries and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took conduct of the investigation.
     
    IHIT investigators in partnership with the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, the Surrey RCMP, and the Forensics Unit, conducted a thorough investigation resulting in charge approval for second degree murder against the suspect male, now identified as 22 year old Jordan Cole BURT.
     
     
    The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Jordan Burt has appeared in provincial court in Surrey and remains in custody.
     
    He was charged after 25-year-old John Murphy died in a fight on Aug. 3.
     
    Police say Murphy and Burt were sharing a cell at the time.
     
    Police say the men were not acquainted and were awaiting court appearance on unrelated matters.
     
    Investigators have not said how Murphy died or what might have led to the alleged dispute.

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