(L.A.) Ginette Merlo, 53, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-00960

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Ginette Merlo. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Intoxication by the Combined Effects of Oxycodone and Alprazolam

RIP GINETTE D MERLO (May 28, 1972 – January 16, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

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