McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma prison officials say a convicted killer has been found hanged in his cell at the state penitentiary in McAlester.
A prison spokeswoman told the McAlester News-Capital that 47-year-old Elvin Gerard was found hanging Tuesday afternoon in his single-person cell and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Spokeswoman Regina VanBlaricom says it appears Gerard hanged himself - but the body is being sent to the state medical examiner's officer to determine the cause of death.
Gerard was serving life in prison for a 1986 murder and kidnapping conviction. He had been in the prison since 1987.
Posted: 12/06/2013 - Thackerville, Okla. – Officials with WinStar World Casino and Resort announced the final concerts and events for the remainder of 2013 and beginning of 2014. All shows take place inside the Global Event Center located inside the Rome Gaming Plaza.
Posted: 12/05/2013 - BONHAM,TX---Red kettle donations across Texoma could have a big impact on the Salvation Army in Fannin County.
Posted: 12/02/2013 - DURANT, Okla., Dec. 2, 2013 – Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Okla., a AAA Four Diamond resort and entertainment destination, is welcoming Captain Sig and Edgar Hansen from the Deadliest Catch on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7-10 p.m. at Gilley’s. The event is free to the public.
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