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Banker's Tragic Overdose Sparks Concerns Over Work Culture

5/8/2025

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Carter McIntosh, a 28-year-old banker at Jefferies, died from an accidental overdose in January.
His death, discovered in his Dallas apartment, highlights concerns over the bank's intense work culture.
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler offered condolences and condemned speculation surrounding McIntosh's death.
The CDC indicates that overdoses are the top cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.

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Story summary

Carter McIntosh, a 28-year-old banker at Jefferies, died from an accidental overdose in January.
His death, discovered in his Dallas apartment, highlights concerns over the bank's intense work culture.
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler offered condolences and condemned speculation surrounding McIntosh's death.
The CDC indicates that overdoses are the top cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.