Died in jail or a lockup
Robert James Jr.
Robert James Jr., 39, died on May 7, 2025, while held at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles County. According to Los Angeles County officials, he was in a holding tank when he went into medical distress, staff rendered aid, and he was later pronounced dead. Officials classified the death as an accident due to the effects of fentanyl, and a full investigation is ongoing.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. Los Angeles County officials say he died from the effects of fentanyl and classified the death as an accident, and the investigation is ongoing.
Reported by: Los Angeles County officials (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.