A 28-year-old Jefferies banker, found dead in his Dallas apartment while working 100-hour weeks, died from an “accidental overdose” of fentanyl and cocaine, a report reveals.
An autopsy for Carter McIntosh, who passed away on Jan. 28, confirmed that his death was caused by the “toxic effects” of the drugs, according to Business Insider, which obtained the coroner’s report.
The Post, which has reached out to Jefferies for comment, previously reported that McIntosh died from an overdose.
Carter McIntosh, who passed away in January, was remembered as a well-liked colleague by his co-workers.
Dallas police officers arrived at McIntosh’s apartment in the upscale Bell Knox neighborhood to find his body covered by a blanket on the couch in the living room. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Police discovered “drug paraphernalia” at the scene, according to The Post. Investigators stated they were looking into a “possible overdose” and an alleged “history of illicit drug use.”
A friend revealed that the Seton Hall University alum had not been seen for two days before his body was discovered in the condo during a “welfare check.”
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler shared 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 noted McIntosh had an intense work schedule, with one Jefferies insider acknowledging that it was “unsustainable.”
McIntosh, a Seton Hall graduate, also had roles at Goldman Sachs and Moelis.
Sources told The Post that junior bankers had raised concerns with higher-ups about the long hours staffers were being required to work on the technology and telecoms team.
McIntosh had previously worked in banking at Goldman Sachs and Moelis.
Fentanyl, which is 50 times more potent than heroin, is odorless, making detection and seizures incredibly difficult.
It has become an increasing threat in the U.S., contributing to a disturbing rise in overdoses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that overdoses remain the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.
