(L.A.) Joseph King, 65, Died in a River

Case Number: 2024-05544

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a river.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph King.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Drowning

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JOSEPH KING (January 15, 1959 – April 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 3, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.