(L.A.) Darlene Wheeler, 74, Ended Her Life

Case Number: 2024-16203

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Darlene Wheeler.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Acute Intoxication by the Combined Effects of Trazodone, Codeine, Hydrocodone, and Oxycodone

RIP DARLENE WHEELER (June 23, 1950 – October 14, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 10:55 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on December 29, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.