Ariel Castro who was convicted of kidnapping three women for nearly a decade. He was sentenced to 1000 years in prison. It is reported that Castro committed suicide by hanging himself. More on this story as it develops.
JoEllen Smith of the Ohio Department of Corrections released the following 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. Upon finding inmate Castro, prison medical staff began performing life saving measures. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
