Robert James Hancock, aged 58, tragically passed away on November 12, 2016, in Pinellas Park, Florida. His death occurred at the Showtime Speedway, where he drove his 2015 Chevrolet Malibu onto the track after a race. Witnesses reported that Hancock reached a high speed before veering off the road and coming to a stop in the mangroves near the drag strip.
Upon investigation, the Pinellas Park Police discovered a substantial amount of blood inside the vehicle and a single gunshot wound to Hancock's right temple. A .380 caliber Ruger LCP handgun was found at his feet, leading investigators to rule his death as a suicide. Witnesses who knew Hancock mentioned that he had been acting aggravated and distant on the day of the incident.
There were no arrests, suspects, or murder investigations related to Hancock's death, as it was determined to be a suicide. The police concluded their investigation based on the evidence found at the scene and the statements from witnesses. Additionally, there were no litigations or law cases directly connected to the circumstances of his death. However, there was a probate case filed in 2021 concerning the estate of Robert James Hancock in the Pinellas County Courts. This case was related to the administration of his estate and did not involve any criminal or civil disputes regarding his death.
