(L.A.) Charles Starks, 81, Died From Inflicted Trauma

Case Number: 2024-19457

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 81-year-old Black male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Charles Starks.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Complications of Blunt-Force Head Trauma

Other Significant Condition: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP CHARLES STARKS (April 8, 1943 – December 12, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 4:10 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling in mid-March.