Cleveland Kidnapper And Rapist Ariel Castro Found Hanging In Prison Cell

Kidnapper and rapist, Ariel Castro (52), who was sentenced to life plus 1,000 years for kidnapping, raping and holding captive three women was found hanging in his prison cell Tuesday night. He was found hanging in his cell at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio, at about 9:20 p.m., the state's Department of Corrections said. Prison medical staff tried to revive him but failed. He was pronounced dead at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at 10:52 p.m.