(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.