(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.