Los Angeles County Coroner Case Search: Tracing Life Stories and Circumstances - TRENDS
This site is a search of Medical Examiner cases only. This is not a search of all deaths that occur in LosAngelesCounty. Cases where next of kin have not been notified or cases on security hold will not be displayed.
Context Explanation
Jan 28, 2026 ยท By state law it is the responsibility of the department to inquire into and determine the circumstances, manner and cause of deaths which fall within its jurisdiction. These deaths include any suspected homicide, suicide, or accidental deaths. Search for case information using a case number. Access case information with a case number or search a case number with a party name.
Insight Material
The Medical Examiner's concern is to determine cause and manner of death. Determining the cause of death in a person may help identify family histories, contagious disease, and help prevent further premature or preventable deaths within the community. The Medical Examiner Forensic Science Laboratory conducts a comprehensive scientific investigation into the cause and manner of any sudden, suspicious or violent death occurring in LosAngelesCounty. The physicians and PAs examine cases within Medical Examiner jurisdiction to determine cause and manner of death, prepare medical examiner reports, testify in legal proceedings, and evaluate requests related to tissue/organ procurement in jurisdictional cases.