(L.A.) Javonnta Murphy, 32, Died from a Gunshot
Case Number: 2023-09774
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old Black male.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Javonnta Murphy. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Brown.
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head
The decedent’s unclothed body was inside a sealed 55-gallon drum that was found floating in the water at Malibu Lagoon by the Pacific Ocean.
RIP JAVONNTA MARSHANN AMURPHY (January 9, 1991 – July 31, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 10:43 a.m.
The deputy medical examiner published the manner and cause of death on August 4.
Approximate discovery location: 23200 block of Pacific Coast Highway
The decedent was the local rapper Sirtanky / Sir Tanky.