(L.A.) Richard Rafik, 68, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2024-15203
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old male that occurred at his residence.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard Rafik.
Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Harris.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Heroin Intoxication
Other Significant Condition: Hypertension
RIP RICHARD D RAFIK (January 17, 1956 – September 24, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 8:47 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in mid-November, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.
This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.
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