Detectives Investigate Apparent Inmate Suicide At The Pinellas County Jail (26-091)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the death of 45-year-old inmate Vincent Romanino.

Romanino was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on October 16, 2026, after being arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for Murder in the First Degree.

According to detectives, on October 29, 2026, detention deputies conducted a well-being check on Romanino at 3:14 p.m. During the check, deputies observed Romanino showering inside his cell. Approximately 25 minutes later, at 3:39 p.m., detention deputies discovered Romanino unresponsive with a bedsheet tied around his neck and secured to a stool inside his cell. Detention staff and medical personnel immediately initiated life-saving measures.

Romanino was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:03 p.m.

Detectives reviewed jail surveillance footage and determined Romanino was alone in his cell at the time of the incident. Based on the evidence, detectives determined the circumstances were consistent with suicide.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:

Vincent Romanino (Inmate – Deceased)
DOB: 10/16/1981
Charge: Murder in the First Degree