(L.A.) Charles Wright, 59, Died in Jail
Case Number: 2024-12833
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male that occurred in jail.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Charles Wright.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Oxycodone and Hydrocodone
Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity
RIP CHARLES A. WRIGHT (July 24, 1965 – August 13, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m.
The decedent was an Inglewood teacher convicted of killing a prostitute and sexually assaulting another. He was awaiting sentencing.