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Dr. Odey C. Ukpo appointed by Board of Supervisors as Interim Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner

 Dr. Odey C. Ukpo appointed by Board of Supervisors as Interim Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner 1024 577 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Nov. 4, 2022 - Dr. Ukpo is the first African American to serve as Chief-Medical Examiner-Coroner since the office was established in 1850.

DMEC Addresses "Evaluating the Autopsies of 59 Deaths in Los Angeles County Jails, 2009-2019" Report - UPDATE

 DMEC Addresses "Evaluating the Autopsies of 59 Deaths in Los Angeles County Jails, 2009-2019" Report - UPDATE 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

June 1, 2022 - The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner released the following statement on findings released today by UCLA’s BioCritical Studies Labs regarding in-custody deaths.

Inquest Findings Released in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera Jr. and Dana Young Jr.

 Inquest Findings Released in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera Jr. and Dana Young Jr. 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Jan. 28, 2022 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr.

 MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr. 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Dec. 13, 2021 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct inquests in the deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, Jr., and Dana Young, Jr.

Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, and Dana Young, Jr.

 Medical Examiner-Coroner to Conduct Inquests in the Deaths of Dijon Kizzee, Samuel Herrera, and Dana Young, Jr. 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Nov. 5, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper has been appointed as the hearing officer who will preside over the inquests to determine the circumstances, manner, and cause of their deaths.

The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reopens facility to the public

 The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reopens facility to the public 1024 682 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Oct. 1, 2021 - Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department is enforcing strict health protocols to maintain staff and visitor safety.

Information for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

 Information for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance 1024 577 Medical Examiner-Coroner

April 27, 2021 - FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Fred Williams

 Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Fred Williams 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Feb. 22, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams

 MEDIA ADVISORY: ME-C to Conduct Inquest in the Death of Fred Williams 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Jan. 22, 2021 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct its inquest in the death of Fred Williams on Jan. 28.

Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda

 Inquest Findings Released in the Death of Andres Guardado Pineda 150 150 Medical Examiner-Coroner

Jan. 15, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.