(L.A.) James Taylor, a Baby, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-07401

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a “Latino” male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the infant boy as James Taylor.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Intrauterine Fetal Demise

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Preeclampsia, Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JAMES TAYLOR (June 19, 2023 – June 19, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 3:28 a.m.

This was a stillbirth.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 13, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.