(L.A.) Jose Matute, 43, Died on a Bus Stop Bench

Case Number: 2024-00284

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Latino male that occurred on a bus stop bench.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Matute.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Chronic Ethanol Use

RIP JOSE MATUTE (May 17, 1980 – January 4, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 4:18 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 19.