(L.A.) Manuel Ricardo, 22, Died in a Hotel/Motel

Case Number: 2023-01695

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 22-year-old Black male that occurred in a hotel/motel.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Manuel Ricardo.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl and Fluorofentanyl

Other Significant Condition: Recent Cocaine Use

RIP MANUEL RICARDO (April 2, 2000 – February 11, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 5:20 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 11/12, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.