(L.A.) Yoshihito Adachi, 38, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2023-11567

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Yoshihito Adachi.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Hatch.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Methorphan Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: History of Depression

RIP YOSHIHITO ADACHI (September 15, 1984 – August 30, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 6:25 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 9, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

Methorphan here likely refers to dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter cough suppressant, which is also a dissociative hallucinogen.

The decedent’s name is Japanese. あだちよしひと / アダチヨシヒト