No Doctor Was Present at the Time of the Assault

No doctor was present at the time of the assault.

The police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death of Andy Selmour and to establish accountability. Here's a recap of the key moments from the fateful Tuesday, December 9, at Melrose prison. The autopsy concluded that the cause of death was a skull fracture, along with several injuries found on the inmate's body.

• 2:30 PM: Andy Selmour was assaulted for the first time. Two inmates reportedly monitored his movements near the Kestrel Yard, seemingly in a drug-related settlement. Injured, he went to the infirmary accompanied by a guard and two inmates classified as "Red One." He received treatment and left the infirmary.
• 3:00 PM: Transferred to Pailles-en-Queue Yard under guard escort. Complaining of pain, he lay down on a blanket. Other inmates administered a substance to him, but his condition did not improve. Four fellow inmates then moved him to the dormitory for rest.
• 4:20 PM: A guard checked on his condition. Andy Selmour was taken again to the infirmary by four inmates. "Zot finn sarye li lame lame, amenn li Medical Unit."
• 4:50 PM: A nurse was present. The inmate's condition was deemed alarming, and he was placed in a cell within the Medical Ward. No doctor was present. The prison doctor was informed and ordered a transfer to the hospital, but the hierarchy decided he should be treated on-site.
• 5:00 PM: The nurse left the service before the arrival of their replacement, scheduled for around 5:50 PM. In the meantime, guards monitored the inmate at regular intervals.
• 5:50 PM: Arrival of the next shift nurse.
• 6:20 PM: According to surveillance cameras in the Medical Ward, Andy Selmour was no longer moving.
• 6:55 PM: The nurse confirmed the death and left the premises.
• 7:15 PM: The nurse returned with colleagues. Resuscitation attempts were made, and vital tests were conducted using an oxygen bottle.
• 7:23 PM: The prison contacted emergency services for a suspected case of "substance abuse."
• 7:55 PM: Arrival of the emergency ambulance from SAJ hospital.
• 8:00 PM: The CP was informed, and police were dispatched to the scene. Apparent injuries were noted, including a five-centimeter cut.
• 8:20 PM: The SAMU vehicle was checked by the guards.
• 8:25 PM: The SAMU doctor confirmed the death.
• 8:50 PM: A sergeant from the Montagne-Blanche station arrived on-site but was denied access by prison staff, awaiting the prison doctor.
• 9:02 PM: The police were finally allowed to enter.
• 10:20 PM: After examination, the police leaned towards the murder theory. The body was transferred to the morgue.