(L.A.) Karen Matthews, 74, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-12462

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Karen Matthews.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Smoke Inhalation and Thermal Burns

Other Significant Conditions: History of Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP KAREN MATTHEWS (June 24, 1950 – August 5, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 9:35 p.m.