(L.A.) Ernie Murphy, 63, Died From Meth

Case Number: 2024-09335

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old male that occurred at a hotel.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ernie Murphy and listed his race/ethnicity as Latino.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: History of Congestive Heart Failure

RIP ERNIE MURPHY (November 27, 1960 – June 10, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:22 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 11, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.