Detectives Investigate Inmate Death; Death Does Not Appear Suspicious In Nature (25-075)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the death of 68-year-old Peter Hayward.

Detectives say Hayward was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on May 14, 2025, at 1:57 p.m., by the St. Petersburg Police Department for ten counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

According to detectives, on July 6, 2025, at approximately 10:21 a.m., Hayward was transported to the hospital for medical reasons. Hayward was pronounced deceased shortly after at 11:37 a.m.

At this point in the investigation, detectives have found no evidence that Hayward was involved in any physical altercations or sustained any injuries while incarcerated at the jail.

Hayward’s next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:

Peter Hayward (Inmate – Deceased)
DOB: 10/19/1956
Charges: Possession of Child Pornography