(L.A.) Merced Smith, 51, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-04987

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Merced Smith.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take six to nine months.

RIP MERCED SMITH (April 29, 1972 – March 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.