(L.A.) James Edwards, 76, Died in a Park

Case Number: 2025-01251

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 76-year-old Black male that occurred in a park.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Edwards.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP JAMES EDWARDS (October 7, 1948 – January 18, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 11:39 p.m.

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