"Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," the family wrote on Facebook. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day."

Judge Frank Caprio, 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was known to everyone for being featured on Caught in Providence. Following his sudden demise, the state agencies and flags of Rhode Island have been told to fly their flags at half-staff by Governor Dan McKee, as per USA Today.