(L.A.) Jong Lee, 79, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-02354

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Jong Lee.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Stab Wounds of Neck

Other Significant Condition: Acute Tramadol Intoxication

RIP JONG LEE ( February 8, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

This was a double suicide.

2026-02353       KEUM           LEE 74 SUICIDE 
2026-02354      JONG            LEE 79 SUICIDE 

The government investigator had initially given the decedent’s name as Jong Nam Lee.