David Weiss JEFFCO Suicide – David Weiss, the former Chief of Staff for Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado, has been found dead in Maryland, prompting an out-of-state death investigation.
The news was confirmed by a spokesperson from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, which had launched a criminal investigation into Weiss just weeks before his death.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and authorities have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the time and nature of his passing.
Weiss was dismissed from his position with Jeffco Public Schools in early December 2024, just one month before his death. At the time of his termination, the school district cited the initiation of a criminal investigation as the reason for his firing, but no further details were provided to the public.
The investigation remained shrouded in secrecy, and the authorities did not immediately reveal the specific allegations against him. However, on Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office clarified the nature of the investigation, stating that Weiss was allegedly in possession of child sexual assault material.
This shocking revelation has added to the concerns and frustrations of many parents within the district, who had already expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of transparency from school officials regarding the reasons for his sudden dismissal. Several parents had sought clarification from the district, questioning why Weiss had been let go, but their inquiries were met with silence or vague responses.
The news that Weiss’ death is now under investigation in Maryland adds another layer of mystery to an already troubling situation. Officials from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland first contacted their counterparts in Jefferson County, Colorado, to inform them of Weiss’ death.
However, neither the time nor the circumstances of his passing have been made public. It remains uncertain whether Weiss’ death is linked to the ongoing criminal investigation or if it was due to other causes. Given the serious nature of the allegations against him, the authorities are likely to conduct a thorough examination to determine whether foul play was involved.
Weiss’ firing and subsequent death have left the Jefferson County school community in a state of shock. As one of the largest school districts in Colorado, Jeffco Public Schools serves tens of thousands of students, and the abrupt removal of such a high-ranking official has created an atmosphere of unease.
The district’s lack of communication and transparency regarding Weiss’ firing and the investigation has only deepened concerns among parents and staff members alike. In the wake of Weiss’ death, the community is grappling with multiple unanswered questions.
What exactly led to his firing? How could such serious allegations have remained hidden until now? And what will the investigation reveal in the coming weeks?
These are just a few of the pressing questions that will likely continue to linger as the investigation unfolds, and as the sheriff’s offices in both Colorado and Maryland work together to uncover the truth. For now, the residents of Jefferson County—and the public at large—are left in a state of uncertainty, awaiting further developments.