(L.A.) Valerie Esparza, 49, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2023-13286

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Valerie Esparza.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Cocaine Effects

RIP VALERIE ESPARZA (August 5, 1974 – October 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:42 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 11, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.