(L.A.) Darell Raules, 68, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-07953

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Darell Raules.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP DARELL RAULES (August 19, 1956 – May 13, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 7:05 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 5, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.