(L.A.) Joseph Bettencourt, 46, Died by Homicide

Case Number: 2023-06191

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Bettencourt. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Weir.

He was found dead in a riverbed.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Torso

RIP JOSEPH M. BETTENCOURT (August 11, 1976 – May 27, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 10:35 a.m.