Springfield man accused of murdering his own mother arraigned

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Springfield man accused of murdering his own mother was arraigned on Wednesday morning.

Richard D. Romine was arrested on May 2, after he was identified as a person of interest in his mothers death.

The victim, 64-year-old Donna Romine, was found dead inside her home in the 3100 block of West Aire Rd. on April 27 after friends had gone several days without hearing from her.

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, said Donna Romine died from a single gunshot wound.

Richard was arraigned Wednesday morning on 3 counts of First Degree Murder, 1 count of Concealment of a Homicidal Death, 1 count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and 1 count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Peace Officer.

According to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney, Richard's potential penalties include a sentence of 45-life in prison if convicted of First Degree Murder.

He remains in custody of the Sangamon County Jail on bond in the amount of $2 million.

A preliminary hearing has been set for May 11, 2023 at 1:30.