(L.A.) Elman Bahnimtewa, 37, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2024-13014

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Elman Bahnimtewa and listed his race/ethnicity as Latino.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

RIP ELMAN BAHNIMTEWA (August 15, 1987 – August 16, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 8:13 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 18, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.