(L.A.) Anthony Mendez, 39, Died From Huffing

Case Number: 2024-13871

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Difluoroethane

RIP ANTHONY MENDEZ (July 6, 1985 – September 1, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 7:57 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on October 27, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive from the lab.