(L.A.) Alvin Murphy, 56, Died in an Assisted Living Facility

Case Number: 2023-00739

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 56-year-old Black male that occurred in an assisted living facility.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Alvin Murphy.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis

Other Significant Conditions: Dilated Cardiomyopathy, History of Chronic Alcohol Use, Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP ALVIN MURPHY (July 7, 1966 – December 31, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves. If it weren’t for the meth, this would have been classified a natural deaht.