(L.A.) Richard Brairton, 32, Died on a Dirt Pathway

Case Number: 2025-19041

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a dirt pathway.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard Brairton.

Hair: Black / Eyes: Brown

Height: 6 feet / Weight: 185 pounds

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Methamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Cardiomegaly

RIP RICHARD THOMAS BRAIRTON (December 7, 1992 – December 6, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

The decedent had multiple arrests for battery and drug offenses.

The government investigator had initially given the decedent’s place of death as a dirt lot.