(L.A.) Latasha Flowers, 40, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2022-02706

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old Black female that occurred at her home.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Latasha Flowers, resident of East 94th Street in the 90003.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Olanzapine, Clonazepam, Diazepam, and Morphine

Other Significant Condition: Recent Use of Hydrocodone

RIP LATASHA FLOWERS (October 25, 1981 – March 6, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:04 a.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, polydrug overdose.

Olanzapine (sold under the trade name Zyprexa among others) is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Like other antipsychotic drugs, olanzapine can worsen suicidal thoughts or behavior.