The Region : Drug Gear Found in Butterfield’s Home

Drug paraphernalia was discovered in the North Hollywood apartment of blues musician Paul Butterfield, who was found dead Monday, a Los Angeles police detective said. The body of Butterfield, 44, a harmonica player who played a central role in popularizing the blues with rock music fans in the 1960s, was found in the apartment’s kitchen, North Hollywood Division Detective Philip Sowers said. The drug equipment, which he did not identify, was in another room, he said. “Drugs possibly could be involved,” Sowers said. “Drug paraphernalia was present and the person is dead.” The Los Angeles County coroner scheduled an autopsy for today.