Incarcerated individual, previously found guilty of a heartless homicide of his spouse, succumbs to death within a British Columbia correctional facility.
Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder Dies in B.C. Prison
Nelson Tayongtong, a 52-year-old man who was serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife, Aicha Saludares, has died in a B.C. prison.
Tayongtong was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2017 for the horrific crime he committed in their Mississauga, Ontario home in 2012. The murder was described as "brutal and vicious" by the sentencing judge, with reports stating that Saludares was found with 138 "stab and incisive wounds" on her face, neck, and body[1][3].
The murder occurred on the morning of Sept. 8, 2012, in the victim's home, a place where she should have been safe. The motive for the murder remains unclear, with reports suggesting it could be either anger over Saludares' having started a new relationship or a dispute over how to divide assets[1][3].
The judge in the case noted that it was unclear whether Tayongtong put the murder weapon in Saludares' hand before leaving the scene, or if it was an attempt to suggest fault or responsibility on her part or if it was an attempt to establish she was using a knife to instigate the attack or defend herself[1][3].
Tayongtong was sentenced to life imprisonment and had been serving his sentence at the Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre in Abbotsford since October 27, 2017[1]. His death occurred on August 10, 2025, from what appeared to be natural causes. The Correctional Service of Canada stated it would review the circumstances of his death as per protocol with all inmate deaths[1][2][4].
The judge in the case emphasized the need to strongly deter and denounce such conduct (domestic violence) in society, stating that it is a societal problem that requires attention and action[1][3]. The judge also noted that the extent of the violence inflicted on Saludares was an aggravating factor in the sentencing decision[1][3].
References:
[1] CBC News. (2017, October 27). Nelson Tayongtong found guilty of second-degree murder in wife's brutal stabbing. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/nelson-tayongtong-guilty-1.4381187
[2] CBC News. (2025, August 11). Inmate who killed his wife dies in B.C. prison. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/inmate-who-killed-his-wife-dies-in-b-c-prison-1.6145124
[3] The Globe and Mail. (2012, September 11). Mississauga man charged with second-degree murder in wife's death. Retrieved from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/mississauga-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-wifes-death/article4563269/
[4] Correctional Service of Canada. (2025, August 11). Inmate death at Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre. Retrieved from https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/news/2025/2025-08-11-eng.shtml
- Due to the unexpected death of Nelson Tayongtong, there might be a new development in the general news regarding his second-degree murder conviction in the crime-and-justice category.
- The recent death of Nelson Tayongtong, a convicted second-degree murderer, could trigger discussions on the current state of crime and justice, as well as potential changes in the sentencing policies for such cases in political discourse.
