(L.A.) Detlef Herbst, 88, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-06392

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 88-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Detlef Herbst.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Hanging

RIP DETLEF HERBST (October 27, 1936 – April 14, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 6:25 p.m.