KTLA Anchor Chris Burrous’ Cause of Death Released
Variety Margeaux Sippell,Variety Fri, Feb 22 4:01 PM MST

An investigative report on KTLA anchor Chris Burrous has determined that his cause of death was attributed to methamphetamine toxicity, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. Burrous, 43, was found unconscious at a motel in Glendale, Calif on December 27, and later died at the hospital. The death has been ruled as accidental.

The coroner’s report said that in addition to the Class A drug, “Other contributing factors include hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.”

Glendale police were contacted by a man who told them “an individual he was with had passed out and was possibly not breathing.” The man he was with administered CPR before Burrous was taken to the hospital. The medical emergency occurred during a sexual encounter, the report specified. It went on to explain that Burrous had met up through the Grindr app with a male companion, with whom he had met four times previously. During the encounter, Burrous inserted two “rocks” of crystal meth through his rectum before falling unconscious.

GHB was also found at the scene, although the report indicated it had been consumed by the other man and not Burrous. The other man was not charged with any crime.

The well-known news anchor had been a regular face on KTLA since 2011, co-anchoring the weekend edition of KTLA Morning News as well as serving as a correspondent for other KTLA telecasts. He was also one of the reporters covering the state’s recent wildfires as well as the mass shooting at Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill. He was also known for his “Burrous Bites” segments on local restaurants.

Burrous is survived by his wife Mai Do-Burrous, a journalist whom he met while working at KGET, and their 9-year-old daughter.

A: 7 hours ago
The Los Angeles County coroner released a report on Friday ruling his death an accident by means of meth toxicity. It also elaborated on the circumstances of his death.

According to the report, Burrous was engaging in “various sexual activities with his companion” when he inserted a “rock” of meth into his rectum. He reportedly inserted a second rock later on in the encounter, placed a mask on and “doused the filters with ‘poppers.’”

Los Angeles news anchor Chris Burrous dead after suspected overdose
Los Angeles news anchor Chris Burrous dead after suspected overdose
Los Angeles news anchor Chris Burrous, who appeared on KTLA “Morning News,” is dead after a possible overdose. He was 43.

“Poppers” refer to an inhalant of amyl nitrate.

Burrous began to grunt and vomit before becoming unresponsive. The male individual, who has not been identified, performed CPR on Burrous before the paramedics arrived, the report stated.

B: 10 hours ago
Regardless of how he died, this is the exact way in which you should report an accidental death. Some people put in a lot of extra drama and then claim it was an accident and end up getting blamed for the crime. Although the circumstances are embarrassing, at least it was done right, and the man he was with, was not charged with any wrongdoing. I am sorry that this man lost his life, and also, some innocent person didn’t get blamed for his death.

C: 21 minutes ago
They could have just said it was an accidental death and left it at that. The man is dead. It’s not embarrassing to him. His 9 year old daughter will read about this a some point.