In the summer of 2013, the life of David Schubert, a 49-year-old Caucasian male, came to a tragic end in his Las Vegas home. Once a prominent and respected chief deputy district attorney for Clark County, Schubert's final days were a stark contrast to his earlier career, which saw him prosecuting high-profile drug cases involving celebrities. His decomposing body was discovered on the morning of July 17, 2013, after his lawyer became concerned when he failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with his probation officer. It was estimated that he may have been deceased for several weeks. Near his body, investigators found a note, the contents of which were not publicly disclosed but were said to clarify that his death was a result of his own actions.
The Clark County Coroner's Office officially ruled David Schubert's death a suicide, caused by the ingestion of a combination of five different drugs. This ruling brought a somber conclusion to a tumultuous period in Schubert's life, a downfall that began in March 2011. On that day, the very man who had built a career on prosecuting drug offenses was arrested for purchasing crack cocaine from a street dealer. This arrest triggered a rapid and public spiral. He lost his prestigious job, and his legal expertise could not save him from the consequences of his actions. He eventually pleaded guilty to a felony drug possession charge.
Schubert's legal troubles were compounded by his own attempts to evade justice. Facing a nine-month jail sentence, he fled to Mexico, a move that only delayed the inevitable and added to his notoriety. After a short time as a fugitive, he returned to the United States and was taken into custody. Upon his release from jail in April 2013, he was a man beset by numerous personal and financial problems. His ex-girlfriend had sought a protective order against him, citing his excessive drinking and obsessive anger over his conviction. He was also facing foreclosure on his home. The discovery of his body months later confirmed the tragic end to his story. As his death was determined to be a suicide, there was no criminal investigation into suspects or any subsequent arrests.
