(L.A.) John Dillon, 25, Died From Ketamine / Drowning

Case Number: 2001-01351

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 25-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at a residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Ketamine Use

Other Significant Conditions: Drowning; Bronchial Asthma

RIP JOHN DILLON (June 12, 1975 – February 18, 2001)

This is the earliest case in the public records of L.A. County’s medical examiner that mentions ketamine.

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:31 p.m.