Authorities are awaiting toxicology results on "Sons of Anarchy" actor Johnny Lewis as they continue to investigate allegations that he killed his landlady last week before falling to his death.
It will likely take several more weeks before the Los Angeles County Coroner's office gets the drug tests back and determines a cause of death.
Court records show Lewis struggled with drugs and mental issues.
He was arrested three times this year in connection with drugs and mental health issues, according to court records and those who knew him. The problems culminated Wednesday in a bizarre altercation in Los Feliz, where police say the actor fatally bludgeoned his 81-year-old landlady and attacked a painter and a neighbor before falling to his death.
A probation report tied to one of his cases spoke of Lewis' struggles. "There are significant issues which should be addressed," the report states. "Obviously, defendant's behavior is out of control and needs counseling afforded by a professional."
Los Angeles detectives are still trying to piece together what happened at the sprawling hillside home of 81-year-old Catherine Davis. Neighbors described Davis as a kindhearted friend who rented out parts of her two-story home to actors and others in Hollywood. Davis advertised her home as the "Writer's Villa," "set up for creative people. It is located in the Los Feliz Hills, in the same range of foothills as the famous Hollywood sign."
Lewis had rented a room once before from Davis, though officials are not sure how long he had lived there. What is clear is that Lewis' latest arrival came after several arrests and jail stints.
Lewis had been released from Los Angeles County Jail five days before the slaying, following a series of criminal cases that dated to January. Sources familiar with the cases said there were several attempts by family and authorities to help Lewis.
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