(L.A.) Verdell Jones, 80, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2023-01404

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 80-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Verdell Jones.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

RIP VERDELL JONES (May 13, 1942 – February 4, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 2:00 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 17/18, presumably after the results of tox screening came back.

Have to check, but this may be the oldest person in the database that died from an accidental overdose of multiple illicit drugs.