Posted: Wednesday, 17 August 2011 6:34PM

Mankato Fire Victim Tried To Hang Self After Setting Apartment Fire



MANKATO (TEC News) – A former MSU student found dead inside a Highland Hills apartment by Mankato firemen on August 1st had tried to hang himself inside a closet after setting the fire.
 
An autopsy ruled 21-year-old Ayush Bhattorai died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Investigators found several burned items in the apartment, including a sleeping bag.

Bhattorai was a native of Napal.

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