(L.A.) Michael Holmes Jr., 31, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2008-00983

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 31-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Michael Holmes Jr.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Volvulus of Cecum (Clinical)

Other Significant Conditions: Mental Retardation / Trisomy 10 (History)

RIP MICHAEL HOLMES JR. (June 8, 1976 – February 4, 2008)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:56 p.m.

Cecal volvulus is a rare form of intestinal obstruction. It occurs when the cecum, which is between the small bowel and colon, detaches from the abdominal wall and twists on itself.