(L.A.) Karen Yochim, 60, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-12066

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death A: Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Cause of Death B: Effects of Hydroxychloroquine, Metoclopramide, Sertraline and History of Bleach Ingestion

RIP KAREN YOCHIM (August 21, 1963 – September 9, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:26 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 20, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

Metoclopramide is a medication used for stomach and esophageal problems. It is commonly used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, to help with emptying of the stomach in people with delayed stomach emptying, and to help with gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also used to treat migraine headaches.

Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant. It carries an FDA black box warning for increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.