(L.A.) Joseph Roath, 27, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2025-08874

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old Native American male that occurred at a private residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Perforated Gastroesophageal Ulcer

RIP JOSEPH ROATH (January 8, 1998 – May 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

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