(L.A.) Joe Benard, 63, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-11820

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old Latino male who passed away in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Joe Benard.

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

Height: 5 feet 10 inches / Weight: 180 pounds

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds

RIP JOE HILARY BENARD (January 14, 1962 – July 23, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

The decedent’s surname was often misspelled as Bernard.