The Minister of Justice is saying little about the homicide at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary.

The death of 33-year-old inmate Jonathan Henoche has been ruled a homicide by the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, but the RNC has yet to lay any charges.

Henoche died at the penitentiary on November 6. He was awaiting trial in the 2016 murder of 88-year-old Regula Schule of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Minister Andrew Parsons says this is a tough day at the penitentiary, and that he is taking the situation very seriously. Parsons would not provide much information from an institutional perspective, but did assure that no inmates or staff members are in danger.

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Parsons says the RNC investigation has to take its course, but he is observing the situation as best he can.

He says to talk about it now may do more harm than good, which he understands is frustrating.

Henoche’s lawyer, Bob Buckingham is renewing his call for an inquiry. Parsons responded only by saying that he will not talk about any action until after the RNC investigation.

At the time of the death, NAPE told VOCM News that preliminary information indicated there was an interaction with Henoche and correctional officers prior to his death.

NAPE, which represents corrections officers, and the RNC declined to provide further comment at this time.