(L.A.) Melissa Buchanan, 41, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-11056

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 41-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Melissa Buchanan.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take five to eight months.

RIP MELISSA BUCHANAN ( July 12, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.