(L.A.) Erich Malo, 41, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-08723

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 41-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Erich Malo.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP ERICH MALO (November 1983 – May 26, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 8, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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