But see ABC News, "Leslie Carter Overdosed, Was Under the Influence of Several Drugs, According to Police Report":
Leslie Carter overdosed and was under the influence of several drugs before her death, according to an incident report obtained by ABCNews.com from officials who responded to her family's 911 call.I knew when I first saw the story. She was just 25 years old and initial reports said she passed away at home without citing the cause of death. Photos of Ms. Carter then showed her looking sort of drugged out. My thoughts were someone was terribly wrong. The life of a beautiful young woman, with an obviously loving family, cut short. It's sad.
The report lists three drugs that were found near Carter: Olanzapine, used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant; and Alprazolam, used to treat anxiety or panic disorders, also known as Xanax.
The report reveals that Ginger Carter, Leslie's stepmother, told authorities that Leslie had "a long history of mental illness and was on medication for her depression." Her stepmother said that Leslie seemed depressed the morning of Jan. 30, and that she fell in the shower. Ginger Carter helped Leslie lie down, at first with Leslie's 10-month-old daughter, and periodically checked on her. Late in the afternoon, she found that Leslie was not breathing. Robert Carter, Leslie's father, tried to perform CPR on her, and Leslie's stepmother then called 911.
Ginger Carter also appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both, according to the incident report. "Ginger had slurred speech, pinpoint pupils, glassy eyes and kept falling asleep," the report states. Ginger Carter told officials that she had taken "five to six pills for her depression," possibly Xanax, and took more than her usual dose of four "because of Leslie passing away." Authorities told ABCNews.com that they would try to reinterview Ginger when she is "more alert."
