(L.A.) Emile Shahidi, 78, Committed Suicide

Case Number: 2003-04722

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 78-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Emile Shahidi.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death A: Sequelae Of Hypotension And Dehydration

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Flurazepam Toxicity

RIP EMILE SHAHIDI (September 10, 1924 – June 22, 2003)

The decedent’s surname seems to be of Persian/Iranian origin.

This record is the earliest mention of Flurazepam among the deaths made public by the county medical examiner.