(L.A.) Samuel Nwabueze Jr., 37, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-01962

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Samuel Nwabueze Jr..

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Ethanol Combined with Fentanyl

RIP SAMUEL NWABUEZE JR. (May 26, 1985 – February 18, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:33 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 11, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive. This is considered an accidental overdose.

The decedent was also known as Ifeanyi Nwabueze, Jr.