(L.A.) Joseph Burton, 49, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-05145

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Joseph Burton.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Heroin Effects

RIP JOSEPH BURTON (December 17, 1975 – March 22, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 9:29 a.m.

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