On April 11, 2025, a man identified as Zae Chul Choe collapsed in the locker room of a wellness spa in Los Angeles, California. He had checked into the spa earlier that morning at approximately 9:15 AM. Emergency services were swiftly notified, and Los Angeles Fire Department Rescue Ambulance 61 responded to the scene. Lifesaving measures were performed for approximately 30 minutes. Despite the responders' efforts, Mr. Choe was pronounced dead at 11:34 AM.
The case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The agency, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, is responsible for investigating the cause and manner of death. The assigned case number is 2025-06241, and the decedent has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the ID UCP145968. At the time of writing, the remains of Mr. Choe remain unclaimed.
For further inquiries, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner can be contacted at 323-343-0512, or through their official website at https://me.lacounty.gov. Authorities continue to seek connections or family members who may assist in identifying next of kin or clarifying any relevant circumstances surrounding his final hours.
Date Found: 04/11/2025
