LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner's daughter's cause of death revealed
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Emily Beutner, daughter of former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, died by suicide on January 6, with the cause attributed to a combination of prescription antidepressant and antipsychotic medications and the over-the-counter supplement kratom.
- The LA Medical Examiner identified kratom, an opioid-like herbal extract sold legally in many stores, as a contributing factor in her death, highlighting concerns over its potent effects and abuse potential.
- Emily was found alone on the side of the road in Palmdale, struggling to breathe, and was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after.
- Following Emily’s death, Austin Beutner withdrew from the Los Angeles mayoral race, citing the need to prioritize his family
