(L.A.) Rafael Velasquez, 59, Died Last Week

Case Number: 2026-09720

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Latino male.

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

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 five to eight months.

RIP RAFAEL VELASQUEZ ( June 17, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.