Herbert James Butler was found deceased on March 22, 2025, inside his apartment in Los Angeles, California. The discovery was prompted by a building security and maintenance staff member who, after detecting a strong odor and observing an unusual number of flies near Butler’s door, used a key to perform a welfare check. Upon entry, the staff immediately contacted emergency services.
First responders from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division and Los Angeles Fire Department’s RA 900 arrived at the scene. Paramedics officially pronounced Butler dead at 10:45 AM. No signs of foul play or external trauma were observed at the scene, suggesting a natural or non-violent cause of death.
Butler’s case has been registered as an unclaimed person under NamUs ID: UCP147328. The investigation and handling of his remains are being managed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles. Their contact number is 323-343-0512, and the official case number is 2025-05149. Further updates or inquiries can be made through the agency’s website: https://me.lacounty.gov.
Date Found: 03/22/2025
