Jan 7, 2025 · Dr. Odey C. Ukpo Appointed as Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner On March 7, 2023, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors…

Medical examiner is a medically qualified forensic pathologist and government official whose duty is to investigate deaths and injuries that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortem examinations, and in some jurisdictions to initiate inquests.

You can search for a deceased relative held at the County Morgue pending disposition or burial at the County Cemetery from the PDF files below. The searchable file lists the names of the deceased and dates of death going back to 2012.

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 Los Angeles County.

On November 4, 2022, Dr. Odey C. Ukpo, Medical Director of the Department, was sworn in as Interim Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner. Dr. Ukpo is the first African American to serve as Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner since the office was established in 1850.

This department provides medical examiner services for Los Angeles County and other agencies requesting assistance. Address: 1104 N. Mission Rd. Los Angeles CA 90033 Website: …

Jun 29, 2023 · The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a name-change for the office, which will now be known as the Department of Medical Examiner, officials said Wednesday.

Mar 1, 2023 · The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner released the following statement in response to assertions made based on a new report by UCLA’s Biocritical Studies Lab:

January 24, 2025 - The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner has positively identified 18 of the 28 victims of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The identification information is linked below. MEDICAL EXAMINER CASE NUMBER: FIRE: APPROXIMATE LOCATION: DATE (Death Pronounced) STATUS: 2025-00521:

Jun 28, 2023 · The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a name-change for the office, which will now be known as the Department of Medical Examiner, officials said Wednesday.