Slipknot Bassist 911 Call — Hypodermic Needle and Pills Found in Hotel Room

by Ryan Minic | May 26, 2010

According to TMZ, the hotel employee who discovered the body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray on Monday told the 911 operator that he noticed a hypodermic needle and a bottle of pills in Gray’s hotel room.

The 911 call can be heard here.

Officials are investigating Gray’s death. There does not appear to be evidence of foul play.

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