An inmate found dead in his Prince Albert jail cell in November was facing second-degree murder charges.
19-year-old John Custer was found dead in his cell Nov. 24, said the province’s chief coroner, Kent Stewart.
No foul play was involved, Stewart added.
Custer was facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Heather Ballantyne of Pelican Narrows.
Ballantyne’s autopsy determined she died of strangulation.
Stewart said a coroner’s inquest will be launched into Custer’s death.
