CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections say a death investigation is underway after a convicted Chester County murderer was reportedly found in his cell at SCI Houtzdale.
Authorities say the inmate, identified as 36-year-old Merritt Dudas, was reportedly found unresponsive Monday afternoon.
DOC officials say that despite live-saving measures from prison staff, Dudas was pronounced dead around 3:20 p.m…