(L.A.) Robert Wideman, 64, Died from Meth

Case Number: 2023-06538

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred at a board and care facility.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP ROBERT WIDEMAN (August 23, 1958 – June 3, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 8:04 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 20, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for meth.

This was an accidental drug overdose.