(L.A.) Dean Wenzel, 63, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03933

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Dean Wenzel of Northridge.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Knoll.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Blunt Force Injuries

RIP DEAN J WENZEL (January 7, 1960 – April 8, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 18.

The decedent passed away “after a four-month stay in intensive care due to an assault.”