(L.A.) Franklin Donis, 51, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-09370

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Latino male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Franklin Donis.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Ethanol Toxicity

RIP FRANKLIN DONIS (December 25, 1972 – June 10, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:00 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on October 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.