(L.A.) Joshua Hartje, 41, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-00429

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 41-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joshua Hartje.

Born in Ventura County. Mother’s maiden name is Rosas.

STATUS: The decedent’s body has been released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take three to five months.

RIP JOSHUA MARTIN HARTJE (January 24, 1983 – January 7, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 6:23 p.m.