Des Moines - The autopsy showed when the rock band Slipknot bassist died of accidental overdose due to use of morphine and fentanyl, morphine or synthetic substitutes.






As is known, Paul Gray, 38, was found dead in a hotel room on the outskirts of Des Moines, Iowa, United States on May 25 last. A hotel worker told the 911 operator that the syringe and pills found near the body of Gray is also found in the room.

Quoted by the Associated Press, Wednesday (06/23/2010), Urbandale police said that if the autopsy shows Gray died of an overdose. They also said an autopsy showed signs of significant heart disease.

In addition, police spokesman Sgt Dave Disney said that if there is no evidence to suggest that prescription drugs have been found to Gray. The police also are trying to know how to get Gray. "There is no evidence that the doctor prescribed one of these substances," said Disney.

As information, Gray was known as one of the founders of the band who always wore a mask in every show. Paul Gray was born in Los Angeles, California. His family later moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Gray began his musical career as a member of bands such as Anal Blast and Vexx.

He is one of three founding members of Slipknot to remain in the lineup the band recently shared with Shawn Crahan percussion player and drummer Joey Jordison.
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