Died in jail or a lockup
Jason Roman
Jason Roman, 45, was held at Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County officials said he was taken to the intensive care unit of a nearby hospital on May 17, 2026, where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving measures. The county said its investigation into his death is ongoing.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Los Angeles County officials (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.