Died in prison
Romell Broom
Romell Broom died on Ohio's death row in December 2020. In 2009, Ohio called off his execution by lethal injection after technicians could not find a usable vein. He was left in pain after repeated needle sticks during that attempt. The cause of death given was possible complications of COVID-19, and the death was recorded as natural.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The record lists possible complications of COVID-19 as the cause of death, with no named source.