(L.A.) Melissa Hancock, 71, Ended Her Life

Case Number: 2024-17535

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Melissa Hancock.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Salicylate, Acetaminophen and Alcohol Toxicity

RIP MELISSA HANCOCK (June 29, 1953 – November 8, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 2:17 p.m.

Salicylate toxicity is synonymous with aspirin overdose. Poisoning occurs due to the ingestion of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which is rapidly metabolized to salicylate in the body.