(L.A.) Joseph Morley Jr., 63, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-03785

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Morley Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Methamphetamine, History of Chronic Alcohol and Tobacco Use

RIP JOSEPH MORLEY JR. (June 18, 1960 – March 2, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 10:31 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on April 7, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the meth.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.

People who use meth face a 32% overall increased risk for cardiovascular disease, with especially high risks for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. The higher risks echo those associated with alcohol abuse and cocaine use.