Ex-NBA player Rasual Butler had multiple substances in his system at the time of his fatal car crash back in January, according to TMZ. Also killed in the crash was his partner, season 3 American Idol alum, Leah Labelle. From the autopsy report:
Toxicology results show Butler’s blood alcohol level was tested from blood collected from his heart and leg. The heart sample showed a BAC of .118, above the legal limit.
The leg sample showed a .062, which is under the legal limit. One law enforcement source told us the results are consistent with a person who was legally drunk.
Tests also show Butler tested positive for cannabinoids (marijuana), methamphetamine and oxycodone.
The report shows an empty box of Don Julio tequila was recovered at the crash scene.
As for Leah, she had a .144 blood alcohol level. Butler referred to her as his wife. But according to Leah’s mother the two were never married.
You might remember that Leah’s parents were in the music business back in Bulgaria. They defected in 1979 during a Western European tour. Leah came in 12th place when she competed on American Idol in 2004. Later she released a few singles under a record deal with Republic Records.
In light of this new information about Butler’s use of substances prior to the crush, perhaps Leah’s parents will be suing the estate.
