(L.A.) Billy Richardson, 76, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-01855

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 76-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Billy Richardson.

Height: 6 feet. Weight: 175 pounds. 6484913

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Complications of Cervical Spine Injury

Cause of Death B: Blunt Force Trauma

Other Significant Conditions: Covid-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Dementia

RIP BILLY RAY RICHARDSON (December 4, 1946 – February 15, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 4:48 p.m.

This is actually considered an in-custody death. The decedent was incarcerated at the time of his death.