(L.A.) James LaPierre, 57, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-12881

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at a residence.

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

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Gearhart.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Obesity, Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JAMES H LAPIERRE (August 11, 1966 – September 24, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:13 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 7, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.