(L.A.) Eriko Watanabe, 50, Died on New Year’s Eve

Case Number: 2023-18624

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Asian female that occurred at her place of residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Eriko Watanabe.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death A: Asphyxia

Cause of Death B: Ligature Hanging

RIP ERIKO WATANABE (July 20, 1973 – December 31, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:23 p.m.

The decedent’s name appears to be Japanese. わたなべ えりこ / ワタナベ エリコ