BREAKING: Ariel Castro Found Dead in Jail Cell
Ariel Castro, the Cleveland native who kidnapped and sexually assaulted 3 now-women, was found hanging in his Orient, OH jail cell.
For his heinous crime, Castro was sentenced to life in prison plus 1,000 years. He made life a living hell for Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight, and Gina DeJesus.
19ActionNews has the Wheard:
JoEllen Smith from the Department of Corrections released this statement:
Inmate Ariel Castro was found hanging in his cell this evening at 9:20 pm at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient. He was housed in protective custody which means he was in a cell by himself and rounds are required every 30 minutes at staggered intervals. Â Upon finding inmate Castro, prison medical staff began performing life saving measures. Shortly after he was transported to OSUMC where he was pronounced dead at 10:52 pm. Â A thorough review of this incident is underway and more information can be provided as it becomes available pending the status of the investigation.Â
via TheWordEyeHeard