(L.A.) John Derusso, 19, Died on Christmas

Case Number: 2023-18238

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 19-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence on Christmas morning.

The coroner’s office has identified the young man as John Derusso.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effect of Fentanyl and Bromazolam

RIP JOHN DERUSSO (January 16, 2004 – December 25, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 11:15 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 14, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.

Bromazolam is what is known as a designer benzodiazepine.