(L.A.) William Smith, 74, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2002-00143

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

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

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Probable Strangulated Inguinal Hernia (Decomposed Body)

RIP WILLIAM SMITH (August 2, 1927 – January 4, 2002)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 1:08 p.m.

County Disposition 04/15/02