'RHOC' alum Lauri Peterson's son Josh Waring was released from jail just 2 days before fatal overdose, reports say

Josh Waring had been sent to jail on February 21 for violating the terms of his release in a separate crime
PUBLISHED APR 9, 2024
Josh was released from jail just two days before his death (@lauri_peterson/Instagram)
Josh was released from jail just two days before his death (@lauri_peterson/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After the tragic death of Lauri Peterson's son, Josh Waring, new information has brought to light the difficult circumstances surrounding his final days.

According to court records obtained by RadarOnline.com, Waring had been released from jail on March 29 after being incarcerated for over a month.

Lauri Peterson's son's tragic death comes shortly after jail release

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 16:  TV personality Lauri Peterson attends the premiere party for Bravo's
Waring was supposed to contact probation officials by April 1, but tragically, he had already died the day before (Getty Images)

Waring, known as an original member of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County', tragically died at the age of 35 on Easter Sunday. His troubled history with law enforcement, including a previous conviction for a shooting incident in Costa Mesa, CA, had marked his life with legal struggles.

The recent incident leading to Waring's incarceration occurred just months before his death. He had been sent to jail on February 21 for violating the terms of his release in a separate crime. Despite being slated for a 90-day sentence, Waring was released just two days before his untimely death from an apparent overdose.

Records indicate Waring was supposed to contact probation officials by April 1, but tragically, he had already died the day before. Authorities had sought a warrant for his arrest last week after he failed to comply with probation requirements.

Waring's legal troubles continued up until his final days. On February 14, he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a security guard at a medical center. This incident, along with a post-release supervision violation, resulted in his 90-day jail sentence later in February.

Lauri Peterson mourns tragic loss of son to substance abuse

Lauri Peterson, a former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County', has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and the Internet community after revealing the tragic loss of her son, Josh Waring, at the age of 35 due to substance abuse.

Peterson took to Instagram on April 6 to share the devastating news with her followers, expressing her profound grief over her son's demise. In a heartfelt post accompanied by photos of Waring throughout his life, including moments with his daughter, Kennady, Peterson wrote, "It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday." She described the pain of losing him as something that no one could ever prepare for, expressing the deep anguish she feels in every fiber of her being.


 
 
 
 
 
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"No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss,” she wrote, adding that “every fiber in my body hurts.”

Following Peterson's announcement, the Internet rallied around her with an outpouring of condolences and messages of support. Fans of 'The Real Housewives' franchise and followers of Peterson expressed their sympathy and shared words of comfort during this difficult time. Many offered their thoughts and prayers for Peterson and her family as they cope with the loss of Josh.

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