Jefferies banker died of accidential fetantyl, – Business News
A 28-year-old Jefferies banker discovered useless in his Dallas condominium whereas working 100-hour weeks died from an “accidental overdose” of fentanyl and cocaine, in keeping with a report.
A just lately accomplished post-mortem for Carter McIntosh, who died on Jan. 28, revealed the trigger of the death from the “toxic effects” of the medication, in keeping with Business Insider, which obtained the coroner’s report.
The Post, which has approached Jefferies for remark, beforehand reported that McIntosh had died of an overdose.
Carter McIntosh, who handed away in January, was described as being popular with his co-workers. Facebook / Carter McIntosh
Dallas Police officers had arrived at McIntosh’s condominium within the upmarket Bell Knox neighborhood to seek out his lifeless physique underneath a blanket on a sofa within the residing space. He was pronounced useless shortly afterwards.
Police discovered “drug paraphernalia” on the scene, The Post reported. Investigators mentioned they have been probing a “possible overdose” and an alleged “history of illicit drug abuse.”
A buddy mentioned the Seton Hall University alum had not been seen for 2 days earlier than discovering the physique within the rental during a “welfare check.”
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler had posted on X: “Our hearts grieve for Carter and our sincere condolences to his family, coworkers, and friends. Carter is missed by many at Jefferies and beyond.”
Co-workers mentioned McIntosh had a brutal work schedule, with one Jefferies insider admitting that it was “unsustainable.”
McIntosh, a Seton Hall graduate, additionally had stints with Goldman Sachs and Moelis. Facebook / Carter McIntosh
Sources additionally instructed The Post that junior bankers had complained to higher-ups in regards to the quantity of hours that staffers have been being pressured to work on the technology and telecoms group.
McIntosh had earlier stints in banking with Goldman Sachs and Moelis.
Fentanyl is 50 instances more potent than heroin and its lack of odor makes detection and seizures extraordinarily difficult.
It has proved a rising menace within the US, fueling an alarming surge in overdoses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says overdoses stay the primary killer of Americans aged 18 to 44.
