(L.A.) John Settles, 42, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-05886

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Phencyclidine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JOHN SETTLES (October 1, 1980 – May 21, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:54 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 16, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.