STARK COUNTY, Ohio — Daniel Zachary Mattay, who was facing charges for the murder of his ex-boyfriend of Ryan Godbey , died by suicide Wednesday morning at the Stark County Jail, officials confirmed.

Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn said the incident occurred at 9:22 a.m. Jail staff and medical personnel provided immediate care, including CPR.

Mattay was transported by the Canton Fire Department to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says it is working with the Ohio Bureau of Adult Detention and the Stark County Coroner’s Office as the investigation continues.

CHARGES AGAINST MATTAY

Godbey was reported missing by family members on June 22. Police later charged Godbey's ex-boyfriend with murder.

Mattay was indicted on Aug

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