(L.A.) Johnny Milton, 78, Died in an Alleyway

Case Number: 2025-08958

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 78-year-old Black male that occurred in an alleyway.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Johnny Milton. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Bass.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus and Liver Cirrhosis

RIP JOHNNY B MILTON (December 19, 1946 – May 30, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 9, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.