(L.A.) William Burum II, 55, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03065

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as William Burum II.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Morbid Obesity

RIP WILLIAM BURUM II (May 7, 1967 – March 20, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 1:20 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published around August 1, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.