(L.A.) James Wilkes, 78, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2024-03392
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 78-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Wilkes.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine and Cocaine
RIP JAMES WILKES (August 23, 1945 – February 25, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 2:52 p.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 24, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.
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