(L.A.) Frank Atkins Sr., 70, Died in Jail

Case Number: 2022-09222

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old Black male that occurred in a jail.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Frank Atkins Sr.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death B: Hypertensive Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Cause of Death C: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP FRANK ATKINS SR. (January 11, 1952 – September 3, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 2:33 a.m.