(L.A.) Verdell Jones, 80, Died at a Private Residence
Case Number: 2023-01404
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 80-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Verdell Jones.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine
RIP VERDELL JONES (May 13, 1942 – February 4, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 2:00 a.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 17/18, presumably after the results of tox screening came back.
This may be the oldest person in the database to die from an accidental overdose of multiple illicit drugs.
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