Accused killer who died in jail was recieving mental health care leading up to his death Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick says John Eichner had tried to commit suicide on May 9. He was admitted to Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital for 17 days. Author: Michael Tatar (WTOL) Updated: 10:34 PM EDT June 13, 2021 PORT CLINTON, Ohio — An accused killer was found dead inside his Ottawa County jail cell on Saturday night a little over a month since making an attempt on his own life. Now an investigation is underway at the jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check on inmates.