Richard Craig of Humble, Texas,was arrested December 30th just outside of Elton on a warrant for murder. Craig was being held in the Jeff Davis Parish Jail awaiting extradition. KATC reports Craig was found hanged in this cell Saturday night and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Richard Craig was placed under suicide watch on December 30th when he was booked, and was to have his extradition hearing this morning.

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