(L.A.) Rafik Ghazarians, 45, Died at a Residence

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Case Number: 2003-01194

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old male of “Caucasian” ethnicity that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rafik Ghazarians.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Morphine Intoxication

RIP RAFIK GHAZARIANS (May 7, 1957 – February 11, 2003)

The decedent’s name appears to be Armenian.

Morphine is a strong opiate that is found naturally in opium, a dark brown resin in poppies. It is mainly used as a pain medication, and is also commonly used recreationally, or to make other illicit opioids.