(L.A.) Claude Powell, 49, Died in the Desert
Case Number: 2023-03239
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Black male that occurred in the desert.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Claude Powell.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Thermal Injuries and Inhalation of Products of Combustion
Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine
RIP CLAUDE POWELL (July 14, 1973 – March 24, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 5:20 a.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 14, presumably after the results of tox screening came back.