(L.A.) James Porter, 58, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2023-16643

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 58-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at a residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP JAMES PORTER (November 23, 1965 – November 30, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 13, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.