(L.A.) Benedict Jua, 32, Died at a Wash

Case Number: 2026-01470

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old Black male that occurred at a wash, i.e., a dried-out riverbed.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Benedict Jua.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt-Force Traumatic Injuries

RIP BENEDICT JUA ( January 24, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.