Inmate death ruled a suicide by coroner

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An Auburn man found hanging in his cell at the Allen County Jail last weekend committed suicide, the Allen County coroner ruled Wednesday.

Craig Mitchell Schowe, 46, was found about 11:20 a.m. Saturday and taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s office.

He died Monday by asphyxia due to hanging and the manner of his death was ruled a suicide, according to the coroner.

Schowe, who according to the sheriff’s department was alone in his cell, had been facing charges of dealing a controlled substance, corrupt business influence and theft, officials said.

The case remains under investigation by Allen County police and the coroner.

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