Male inmate found dead at Venango jail

A 20-year-old inmate, Zachary Sutley, was found dead Sunday morning in a cell at the Venango County jail. The county coroner, Christina Rugh, has not yet determined the cause or manner of death, with an autopsy scheduled for Monday. Franklin police are investigating the incident, though foul play is not suspected. The Venango County prison board expressed condolences to Sutley’s family but provided no further details.

 

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