(L.A.) Robert Burns, 54, Died from Drugs

Case Number: 2023-10131

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 54-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Robert Burns.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Phencyclidine

RIP ROBERT BURNS (April 27, 1969 – August 4, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 7:07 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 17, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.