Death Row Inmate Joseph Corcoran Executed

On October 20, 2024, a 62-year-old inmate died while in custody at Stony Mountain Institution in Manitoba, prompting a review by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), in accordance with policy for inmate deaths. Joseph Corcoran, a quadruple murderer, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on December 18, 2024, after spending 25 years on death row. Corcoran has expressed a desire for execution, stating that he believes the death penalty is a just punishment for murder, despite his mental health issues, including paranoid schizophrenia. His case has drawn attention to the complexities surrounding mental illness and the death penalty in the U.S. In contrast, Joseph B. Ingle, a long-time prison minister, emphasizes compassion and humanity in his work with condemned inmates, which he chronicles in his recent book, 'Too Close to the Flame'. The juxtaposition of Corcoran's case and Ingle's advocacy highlights the ongoing debate about capital punishment and the treatment of inmates.