Cause of death known for Iowa man found dead

The judge ultimately agreed that the conviction would stand. Investigators have determined how David Schultz died after he disappeared in Sac County. The Sac County District Attorney’s Office says Schultz’s death was caused by hypothermia and acute methamphetamine intoxication. They say investigators found Schultz had been working for nearly 30 hours straight – and they believe sleep deprivation and meth use caused a medical emergency – causing Schultz to abandon his vehicle – and eventually succumb to the elements in the field. Schultz disappeared in November of last year – and a large-scale search ensued. His body was found on April 24. Prosecutors say Shultz’s death was an accident… he was

Iowa truck driver reportedly died of hypothermia and meth poisoning

The once-missing Iowa trucker who was found dead on a farm in rural Sac County about two months ago died of hypothermia resulting from acute methamphetamine poisoning, the Sioux City Journal and KCRG report.Video above: No foul play in David Schultz’s deathThe report, which cites a death certificate for David Schultz, says he ingested the drug and then died when exposed to the frigid temperatures outside.Schultz went missing in November 2023, sparking a large-scale search effort.His body was found in April in the 1900 block of Union Avenue, near where his truck was found.» Download the free KCCI app for updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

SAC CITY, Iowa (KCRG) —

The once-missing Iowa trucker who was found dead on a farm in rural Sac County about two months ago died of hypothermia as a result of acute methamphetamine poisoning, the Sioux City Journal and KCRG report.

Video above: No third party fault in the death of David Schultz

The report, which cites a death certificate for David Schultz, says he took the drug and then died when exposed to the cold outside.

Schultz disappeared in November 2023, triggering a large-scale search.

His body was found in April in the 1900 block of Union Avenue, near where his truck was found.

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