(L.A.) Hugo Matzenauer, 69, Died From Fentanyl

Case Number: 2024-06860

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Hugo Matzenauer.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Effects

RIP HUGO MATZENAUER (June 11, 1954 – April 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:00 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on June 11, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.