16 & Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer’s dad files for custody of her daughter Lyla, 7 months, after her overdose death
16 AND Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer’s dad, Dennis, and stepmother have filed for custody of her daughter Lyla, 7 months, after her death from a drug overdose. Jordan passed away on January 15 at 26 years old from a drug overdose, just months before the father of her youngest daughter died from the same cause. The Sun […]
16 AND Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer’s dad, Dennis, and stepmother have filed for custody of her daughter Lyla, 7 months, after her death from a drug overdose.
Jordan passed away on January 15 at 26 years old from a drug overdose, just months before the father of her youngest daughter died from the same cause.
The Sun can exclusively reveal Jordan’s dad Dennis and stepmother Jessica filed for guardianship of granddaughter Lyla Schaffer on January 28, 2022.
Dennis and Jessica provided Jordan and her fiance Michael’s death certificates to the court.
The case remains ongoing.
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CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
The autopsy report obtained by The Sun revealed her cause of death as fentanyl, despropionyl fentanyl and cocaine intoxication.
She was found in her Westminster, Maryland apartment.
The autopsy report revealed there “appeared to be a needle puncture” on her right arm, though needle tracks were not observed.
She was described as “well-nourished” at the time of her death.
The manner of death could not be determined.
The coroner noted she had not been drinking alcohol before her death.
FIANCE’S PASSING
The Sun previously reported Jordan’s fiance and baby daddy Michael died on September 9, 2021.
A Maryland coroner’s office revealed the cause of death was “heroin, cocaine and fentanyl intoxication.”
The manner is “undetermined.”
According to Michael’s obituary, the Maryland native was survived by his “beloved fiancée-in-love, Jordan Cashmyer, and daughter, Lyla Nalani Schaffer.”
Michael was described as an “extremely loyal and devoted father, partner, son, brother and friend.”
The obituary continued: “He was a bright light in the lives of everyone he knew, and he brought great joy and warmth to everyone he met with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, and his generous and respectful nature.
“He had a profound passion for his work and career as a chef, both at home cooking for family as well as at work in world-class fine dining restaurants. Michael was also a spiritual man, and he believed in the virtue of loving people unconditionally. He will be missed forever.”
Jordan was living with her fiancé, Michael Schaffer, and their daughter, Lyla, who they welcomed last year.
FAMILY’S HEARTBREAK
Her dad Dennis launched a GoFundMe page for Lyla.
The post read: “Our daughter Jordan tragically lost her life on January 15, 2022, at the age of 26. Leaving behind a sweet little 6-month-old girl.
“Addiction plagues many families, and our family was not immune to it.”
The post continued: “Jordan was always so full of life and full of personality. She had a way of always making those around her laugh and smile, and her smile was truly contagious.”
The GoFundMe continued: “Please help our family cover the costs of Jordan’s memorial and start a fund for Lyla’s future. We did not foresee starting back over, and all that comes along with that.
“Lyla has been our family’s greatest joy and addition; she has been our saving grace during this difficult time. Myself, my wife, our kids, and sweet little Lyla have been shown so much love and words of kindness in the past nine days since Jordan’s passing.
“Our hearts are grateful. We pray Jordan is finally at peace.”
ADDICTION STRUGGLES
Jordan appeared sober and happy in her final Facebook photos.
She even celebrated one-year sober in January 2021.
Jordan has struggled with addiction over the years, landing her in and out of jail.
On June 15, 2017, she was arrested for one count of possession of not marijuana and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, RadarOnline.com reported.
The police report obtained by the outlet read: “The black bag contained three clear pipes containing a burnt residue of a white powdered substance. The burnt residue in the clear pipes are consistent with crack cocaine… The clear pipes are used to inhale narcotics.”
Police also found two hypodermic syringes and a burnt spoon.
The report claimed the syringes and spoon were used for heroin.
She was arrested again on June 20, 2017 for two counts of possession of not marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The report claimed that in a clear plastic bag in the hotel room’s bathroom, police found one pink capsule containing a brown powdery substance, one small blue plastic bag containing a brown powdery substance, one pink capsule containing a white rock-like substance, one orange cap containing a white rock-like substances, three needles and a clear glass pipe containing a white powdery substance.
Police confirmed in the report that the substances were consistent with heroin and cocaine.
Radar also reported from a family member that she worked as an escort to pay for drugs.
TIME ON TV
Jordan gave birth to daughter Genevieve with baby daddy Derek Taylor on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant.
Genevive had been in the care of Derek and his mother because of Jordan’s struggle with addiction.
Derek commented on her passing, though the two were clearly on bad terms at the time of her death despite her recent sobriety.
When someone commented that they are sorry for Derek and Genevieve’s loss, he responded over Twitter: “We didn’t lose anything.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).