Police Report: Leslie Carter Died of Drug Overdosed

Leslie Carter died on Tuesday and her family, according to their souce, was “completely blindsided” by her death. Leslie loved her family, and her husband Mike and 10-month-old baby Alyssa. “She was happy stepping away from the show business and just living happily with her family,” the source added.

But what caused Leslie’s death? According to Us Weekly, a police report that was filed on Thursday says that the aspiring singer with the song “Like Wow” on the Shrek 2001 soundtrack died of a drug overdose. The police summary stated that Leslie had a long history of mental illness and was on medication for depression.

On the said incident, her stepmother, Ginger Carter, called 911 on Tuesday from their Mayville, New York home, telling paramedics that Leslie was “asleep on her bed and not breathing.”

Her father, Robert Carter, attempted CPR. Paramedics arrived and transported Leslie to Westfield Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:59 p.m. Authorities reported that prescription drugs Olanzapine, Cyclobensaprine and Alprazolam — which treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and anxiety — were discovered near Leslie’s body.

In an interview with the police, Ginger said that Leslie was feeling sick and appeared depressed later that morning and she later discovered that Leslie had fallen asleep in the shower, and escorted her to bed. That afternoon, Ginger and husband Robert discovered Leslie still unconscious in bed, and called 911.

Ginger appeared to be under the influence during the interview, according to the report, and told authorities that she had taken 5-6 pills for her depression — possibly Xanax — that day.

A full investigation into Leslie’s death is ongoing, with a complete autopsy planned.

And for now, let’s share our prayers over Leslie’s death. May you rest in peace, Leslie.