(L.A.) Ariana Quesada Castillo, 26, Ended Her Life

Case Number: 2023-11462

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Ariana Quesada Castillo.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Effects of Diphenhydramine and Ethanol

RIP ARIANA QUESADA CASTILLO (July 6, 1997 – August 29, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 17, presumably after the results of tox screening came back.

Also by October 17, the middle name Quesada was added, and the place of death was changed from back-house to residence.

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. It’s the active ingredient in Benadryl.