Hanged himself in his cell – 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. Shortly after he was transported to OSUMC where  he was pronounced dead at 10:52 pm. A thorough review of this incident is  underway and more information can be provided as it becomes available pending  the status of the investigation.  (link)