(L.A.) Sheriff Ethnathios, 27, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2026-08691

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old Black male that occurred in a vacant lot.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Sheriff Ethnathios.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Hanging

RIP SHERIFF S.Z. ETHNATHIOS ( June 1, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.