(L.A.) Bernard Merritt, 56, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2023-15114
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 56-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Bernard Merritt.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Oxycodone and Oxymorphone
Other Significant Condition: Complications of Morbid Obesity
RIP BERNARD MERRITT (May 21, 1967 – November 3, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:07 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 14, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.