(L.A.) James Hamlin, 68, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-16803

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Ethanol Use

RIP JAMES HAMLIN ( October 27, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early January, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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