(L.A.) Joseph Melton Died at a Hospital
Case Number: 2024-07975
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a Latino male that occurred at a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the individual as Joseph Melton.
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death A: Intra-Abdominal Fetal Demise
Cause of Death B: Maternal Uterine Rupture
Other Significant Conditions: Maternal History of Previous Cesarian Sections, Previous Uterine Ruptures, and Drug Use
RIP JOSEPH MELTON (May 15, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:21 p.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on July 21.
Intra-abdominal fetal demise, often referred to as intrauterine fetal demise or stillbirth, occurs when a fetus dies in the womb after the 20th week of gestation. This condition is distinct from a miscarriage, which occurs before this gestational age.
2024-07974 KADENCE MELTON Hospital 12:18
2024-07975 JOSEPH MELTON Hospital 12:21
( – May 15, 2024)