Convicted arsonist found dead in cell at SCI Houtzdale

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A convicted arsonist who was housed in SCI Houtzdale was found unresponsive in his cell Thursday morning, according to superintendent David Close. Inmate Edward J. Bower Jr., 31, was pronounced dead Feb. 19, after being found in his cell. Members of the unit team and emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures [...]