Man found dead in Hobart prison cell A PRISONER on remand for murder has been found dead in his cell at Hobart's Risdon Prison. The man's body was discovered about 11.30am (AEST) yesterday and police say, at this stage, the death does not appear suspicious. Detectives at the Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch are carrying out an investigation. They have conducted a detailed scene examination, interviewed inmates, checked CCTV footage and made inquiries outside the prison. At this point in time, from inquiries that we've conducted, it doesn't appear to us that the death is suspicious. "However, we want to be 100 per cent sure of that," Detective Inspector Colin Riley said.