A man who was convicted of manslaughter for his involvement in a triple homicide back in 2018 has passed away in prison, as confirmed by Correctional Service Canada. The individual, identified as Nicholas Shipman, aged 43, died at the Regional Treatment Centre within Millhaven Institution, according to a press release issued on October 2.
Shipman had admitted to the charge of manslaughter in the 2018 deaths of three Six Nations residents – Michael Jamieson, Melissa Miller, and Alan Porter. Originally facing second-degree murder charges for each victim, Shipman opted to plead guilty to the lesser offense.
On March 10, 2022, Superior Court Justice Paul Sweeny handed down an 18-year prison sentence to Shipman for his role in the triple homicide.
Regarding Shipman’s recent passing, Correctional Service Canada mentioned that his next of kin had been informed, and an examination of the circumstances surrounding his death would be conducted with notifications to the appropriate authorities, including the police and the coroner. The responsibility of determining the cause of death falls under the jurisdiction of the coroner, as stated by a representative from the Correctional Service Canada in conversation with CBC Hamilton.
After the tragic loss of Jamieson, Miller, and Porter, who were described as close friends by law enforcement following the incident, it was revealed that Miller was pregnant at the time of her death.