(L.A.) Tonye Sogules, 46, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2023-04378
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Tonye Sogules. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Whitfiel.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine
Other Significant Condition: History of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
RIP TONYE A SOGULES (September 17, 1976 – March 15, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 10, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.