(L.A.) Juan Martinez, 36, Died in a Clothes Recycling Bin

Case Number: 2025-16256

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old Latino male that occurred inside a clothes recycling bin.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Juan Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hanging

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine and Phencyclidine

RIP JUAN MARTINEZ ( October 16, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made Thursday morning.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Juan Martinez” in public records.

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