(L.A.) Jerald Cochran, 71, Died in a Vacant Lot

Case Number: 2024-11163

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Black male that occurred in a vacant lot.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jerald Cochran.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JERALD COCHRAN (April 18, 1953 – July 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:16 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on October 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back negative for substances.