(L.A.) Francis Kirkwood, 46, Died in Santa Monica

Case Number: 2021-05569

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Francis Kirkwood.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Flubromazolam and Buprenorphine Toxicity

RIP FRANCIS KIRKWOOD (November 13, 1974 – April 27, 2021)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 11:16 a.m.

This was an accidental drug overdose.

Incident Location:
1342 Franklin Street, Apt B, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Flubromazolam is a dangerous, highly addictive, and unregulated benzo derivative.

Buprenorphine, also referred to as “Bupe”, is supposed to help people to stop using heroin or other opioid drugs.