Police have reopened the investigation into an overdose death of a male escort at the home of Ed Buck, a prominent Democratic donor.
Gemmel Moore, 26, was found dead in Buck’s West Hollywood home on July 27. His death was initially ruled an accidental drug overdose by the coroner’s office, but police have reopened the case based on “additional information,” Sheriff Jim McDonnell told Los Angeles Times on Monday.
Moore’s family demanded a deeper investigation into the death. His mother provided L.A. Times with a diary where Moore talks about drug use and accuses Buck.
“I can’t bring my son back. He’s gone. There’s nothing I can do. I'd give the world if I could. I just want this situation exposed,” said LaTisha Nixon, Moore’s mother.
Ed Buck (C), is confronted by security after disrupting California Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman's campaign event on September 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
