(L.A.) Rafael Destura, 35, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-00580

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 35-year-old male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rafael Destura.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP RAFAEL DESTURA (October 7, 1988 – January 9, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on February 25, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.