(L.A.) Donald Kempter, 60, Died in a Homeless Encampment

Case Number: 2024-00429

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a homeless encampment.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Donald Kempter.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Diabetes Mellitus

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP DONALD KEMPTER (December 31, 1963 – January 7, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:05 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on February 25, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.