(L.A.) Kenneth Epps, 59, Died at Men’s Central Jail

Case Number: 2025-05530

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male that occurred at a prison/correctional facility.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Kenneth Epps.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Other Significant Condition: History of Diabetes Mellitus

RIP KENNETH F EPPS (November 25, 1965 – March 30, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 7:50 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on May 8.

The decedent had been found lifeless in his cell at MCJ, located at 441 Bauchet Street in downtown L.A.

For some reason, this individual was referred to as Kenneth Jefferson.