Laliberte inquest concludes without recommendations

Evidence presented at the inquest indicated that Laliberte had 41 pills in his system. While that amount is not necessarily fatal on its own, the inquest heard that the combination of bupropion and methamphetamine contributed to his death.

On Oct. 27, Dr. Derek Musgrave testified that Laliberte likely died between 30 minutes and one hour before he was brought to Victoria Hospital.

Laliberte’s mother, Amelia Bloomfield, had called police to warn them that her son had taken pills. The inquest heard that the information was relayed to the guard responsible for monitoring the cell block that day. However, the guard did not notice Laliberte’s multiple seizures during the four-and-a-half hours he spent in the cell.

The guard did not appear at the inquest because he was no longer medically able to testify, according to information provided by his doctor. After the inquest concluded, Bloomfield said she hoped other mothers would never have to endure a similar experience.

“This shouldn’t happen again in the future,” she said. “It’s very hurtful for my family, my children, extended family.”

“I pray and I wish this never, ever happens to another family when a mother tries to reach out for her child to get help.”

Bloomfield said Saul is deeply missed by his siblings, extended family and herself.

“He used to take good care of me when he was working,” she said.

On the first day of the inquest, Bloomfield wore a ribbon skirt bearing Saul’s photograph and name. Her granddaughter had specially ordered the fabric as a Christmas gift for her.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

by Susan McNeil

Laliberte inquest concludes without recommendations

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