(L.A.) Richard Cortez III, 43, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2023-05918

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Latino male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Richard Cortez III.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP RICHARD CORTEZ III (December 2, 1979 – May 22, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 5:32 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 22, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.