(L.A.) Brenda Cortez, 36, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-10204

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Brenda Cortez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP BRENDA CORTEZ ( June 22, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 30, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.