Julio Vega
Julio Vega, 54, was held at the Pinellas County Jail in Florida. After an altercation in June 2020, he fell and struck his head, and he was taken to the hospital, where he died on July 17, 2020. The District Six Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide from complications of blunt head trauma. Detectives say another person held at the jail caused the injuries and has been charged with second-degree murder. Vega initially told staff he had fallen by accident.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from complications of blunt head trauma, and detectives say another inmate caused the injuries.
Reported by: District Six Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); detectives.