(L.A.) Michael Murphy, 66, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-02934

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Michael Murphy.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Intoxication

RIP MICHAEL MURPHY (April 30, 1956 – March 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 11:55 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 16, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.