(L.A.) John Staugaard, 79, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2026-01695

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a parked vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as John Staugaard. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wounds of the Head

RIP JOHN CHARLES STAUGAARD (July 21, 1946 – January 28, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.