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Richard Romano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Largo, Florida on Mar 4, 1980

Victim Details

Apr 20, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Richard

Romano

74

28

73 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 4, 1980

Largo

Florida

Pinellas County

21496

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Largo

Florida

Pinellas County

33778

Christopher Lyons

Deputy

10750 Ulmerton Rd, Florida

County

Law Enforcement

84-106066

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10418) and 3 other sources
Richard James Romano, 28, was last seen on March 4, 1980, at his home in Largo, Florida. On that day, he was visited by his brother and sister-in-law, after which he was never heard from again. It is reported that Romano had ties to drug trafficking in the Miami area, a detail that caused his brother to delay reporting his disappearance until October 1984, more than four years later.

At the time of his disappearance, Romano was described as 6'1", weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. No further details about his clothing or personal items at the time of his disappearance have been provided. Despite these circumstances, no solid leads have emerged in the investigation, and his case remains unsolved.

Romano's case is classified as an endangered missing person, and the investigation continues under the jurisdiction of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to authorities to help provide answers to his long-standing disappearance.
Last Seen: Mar 4, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Persons - - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office">Missing Persons - - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10418
  • Richard James Romano - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1303 • Found May 21, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 99%175 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP195
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP195 • Found May 29, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 28%117 lb vs 195 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
    UP7913 • Found Dec 20, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1275 • Found Jul 7, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 89%165 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida - unidentified case UP581
    John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
    UP581 • Found Sep 22, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 89%165 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1285 • Found Nov 14, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida - unidentified case UP7904
    John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida
    UP7904 • Found Sep 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%170–185 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Bunnell, Florida - unidentified case UP928
    John Doe — Bunnell, Florida
    UP928 • Found Apr 3, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Weight 94%170 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — North Port, Florida
    UP60596 • Found Jan 1, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 94%170 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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