Cindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies at 27: New Details Emerge About His Death at Rehab Facility as Investigation Continues

Presley Gerber's final hours are coming into focus, with a new timeline revealing what happened before the emergency response at the Santa Monica facility where he died. Two separate 911 dispatches reported two different medical conditions at the same address.

New information about the death of Presley comes as authorities continue investigating Presley's death, with the official cause and manner still undetermined.

Presley, the eldest child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday, September 20, at Resolutions Living Mental Health Recovery Residence in Santa Monica. He was 27.

Presley Had Only Just Arrived at the Santa Monica Facility

Resolutions Living describes itself as a mental health recovery and sober-living residence in Santa Monica, designed to provide residents with long-term housing and support as they work toward independent living.

The facility says its program includes individualized recovery plans and support for people dealing with addiction and mental health issues. The residence is located in northern Santa Monica and, according to its website, is a three-story property with ocean and city views. Its listed amenities include 24/7 on-site staff, chef-prepared meals, a fitness gym, and an in-home movie theater, alongside outdoor spaces and community activities.

The facility's own description emphasizes a quiet and supportive environment where residents can focus on recovery. It also says its men's program is designed to help people transition from residential treatment toward independent living.

But Presley had not been there for long. According to NBC News' reporting, Presley checked into Resolutions Living at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, just hours before emergency responders were called to the property.

That makes the timing of Presley’s arrival particularly significant. He had been at the facility for only about 11 and a half hours when the emergency response began Sunday morning.

Then, Two 911 Calls Reported Two Different Emergencies

At approximately 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Santa Monica police received an emergency dispatch concerning a cardiac arrest in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street. But that was not the only description of what was happening at the address. According to recordings obtained by People, another dispatch indicated that first responders were responding to an overdose at the same location.

The two descriptions were ultimately connected to the same medical emergency involving Presley, who was staying at the facility. Santa Monica police responded to the property and discovered Presley dead when they arrived, according to a statement released by the department.

The sequence leaves a striking timeline: Presley checked into the facility at around 10 p.m. Saturday, an emergency response was dispatched at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, and his death was officially pronounced just 10 minutes later.

Paramedics Pronounced Presley Dead 10 Minutes After the Emergency Call

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Presley's death was pronounced at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2026, by responding paramedics. In a statement to People, the Medical Examiner's office said the investigation remained ongoing and that only limited information was available at that stage. Santa Monica police are the investigating law enforcement agency.

Authorities have not said exactly when Presley became unresponsive or how long he had been dead before he was discovered. A law enforcement source told NBC News that Presley was found in the room where he had been sleeping and was "cold to the touch," suggesting that he had likely been dead for some time before he was found.

That detail adds another layer to the timeline because the emergency calls came more than 11 hours after Presley checked into the facility.

Police Are Investigating a Suspected Overdose

The conflicting descriptions in the emergency dispatches became clearer after Santa Monica police publicly identified the death as a suspected overdose. In a statement reported by People, Santa Monica police said detectives "are investigating the death as a suspected overdose." The department also said, "At this time, there is no indication of foul play."

Police emphasized that the official cause and manner of death would ultimately be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, and that the investigation remained ongoing.

That distinction is important because an apparent or suspected overdose is not yet the official cause of death. The Medical Examiner has not made that determination.

The Autopsy Did Not Produce an Immediate Answer

An autopsy was performed Monday, September 21. However, the examination did not immediately establish the cause or manner of Presley's death. The Medical Examiner said both had been deferred, meaning additional testing or studies were requested before a determination can be made.

The office also said it could not disclose what specific tests or studies had been requested because the death investigation is still underway. According to the Medical Examiner, deferred cases can take a few months before an official cause of death is determined.

For now, therefore, the suspected overdose remains part of the police investigation rather than a finalized medical conclusion.

Police Are Also Trying to Trace the Possible Source of the Drugs

The investigation has not stopped at determining what happened inside the facility. According to the Los Angeles Times, law enforcement sources said police are also attempting to determine where the drugs came from and who may have supplied them.

The Times also reported that there was no indication of foul play at this time, while investigators continued looking into the apparent overdose. No source has publicly identified what substance Presley may have taken.

The Facility Where He Died Is Now Part of the Questions Surrounding His Death

Presley's death at a treatment facility has also prompted broader questions about responsibility when an overdose occurs during treatment or recovery. USA TODAY spoke with Southern California wrongful-death attorney John J. Perlstein about when a treatment facility could potentially face liability in an overdose death.

Perlstein told the publication that overdose deaths "unfortunately" occur "quite often" at treatment centers, particularly "because you're in there with a lot of people who were addicted to drugs and know how to get drugs."

However, there is currently no finding that the facility caused or contributed to Presley's death. Resolutions Living did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment, according to the outlet.

Presley Had Been Open About His Struggles

The investigation into Presley's death comes against the backdrop of years in which he had spoken publicly about mental health, addiction and treatment. In 2023, Presley appeared on the Studio 22 podcast and discussed his own experiences with mental health and substance use.

"Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that's all I need to do," he said.

He had also spoken about treatment in other public appearances, including discussing approaches he had explored while trying to address his struggles.

In a March social media post, Presley shared footage from before he underwent what he described as an "ibogaine flood dose." "Quiet moment before everything changed," he wrote in the caption. "I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this."

He added that he was "praying it's the last time I have to come back."

His Sister Had Spoken About His Addiction Just Weeks Earlier

Presley's struggles had also been discussed by his younger sister, Kaia Gerber. In an interview with Vogue published August 11, Kaia spoke about what the magazine described as Presley's "decade-long struggle with drug addiction."

She explained that his struggles had affected the entire family and said she began identifying herself as "the easy one" because she did not want to add another source of worry for their parents.

"My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn't share anything - and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, 'I'm gonna be very human for everyone,'" Kaia said.

She also said she was "deeply proud of him." Just over a month later, Presley was dead at 27.

His Final Public Months Were Marked by Family Appearances

Before his death, Presley had remained connected to his family and the fashion world. His final public appearance came June 11 at the We Are ENOUGH x Aviator Nation launch event at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu, where he appeared alongside Cindy and Rande.

During the event, Presley spoke about growing up in the public eye and the pressure to present himself in a certain way. "The most free I felt was when I was finally honest with myself," he said. He also encouraged people to adopt healthy habits, saying, "Move your body regardless of how you’re feeling. Get outside. Get some sun. If you don’t feel like moving, lay on the grass."

Presley and his family had also been photographed together in May, when he appeared alongside Cindy, Rande and Kaia at the RE/DONE x Kaia Gerber "Short/Cuts" launch event in Los Angeles.

His final Instagram post was shared on August 5 and showed him modeling for Vuori Clothing. Presley was born in July 1999, a little more than a year after his parents married in May 1998.

A Career That Began With Modeling

He followed his parents into the spotlight, establishing himself as a model alongside his younger sister, Kaia. At 18, Presley became the face of Calvin Klein Jeans’ global advertising campaign alongside Kaia, adding another major fashion credit to a career that had begun while he was still young.

But modeling was never the only future Presley imagined for himself.

As a Teenager, Presley Imagined a Very Different Future

Long before Presley reached his late 20s, he had already been asked to imagine the life ahead of him. In a Vogue France interview, the teenage model described several hopes for his career and his life beyond fashion.

Asked what he wanted from modeling, Presley said, "Right now I want to have fun, travel, and meet creative people in the industry. I also enjoy learning more about photography."

The answer reflected a teenager looking at modeling as an opportunity to explore rather than simply as a destination. He was also already thinking about what his life could look like a decade later.

He Once Dreamed of Owning a Bar in New York

Presley told Vogue France that his 10-year plan was remarkably specific. "Living in New York and owning my own bar/club, following in my father's footsteps," he said.

The idea was closely connected to Rande, who had built a career in hospitality through bars and restaurants. But when Presley was asked about his ultimate dream, his answer was less about fame, money, or a particular career. "To have a job I enjoy, so I don't feel like I'm going to work every day!" he said.

It was a simple ambition from a teenager who was still figuring out where his interests would take him. A decade later, that youthful vision carries a painful contrast to the circumstances in which his life ended.

His Plans Later Turned Toward Mental Health

By 2023, Presley was considering projects that drew directly from his own experiences. In a March 2023 interview, he discussed plans to obtain his real estate license while also developing a project he tentatively called "Mental Health Mondays."

The idea involved dedicating Mondays to conversations about different aspects of mental health, including discussions with trainers and nutritionists and experiences involving treatments he had attended.

Presley said he wanted to discuss "green flags and red flags to look for" when people were seeking treatment. He also mentioned therapy, Western medicine, exercise and dietary changes among the approaches he had explored.

"I think that's really what's getting me going. That's what's getting me out of bed these days," Presley said. The project reflected an ambition he had expressed publicly for years: to turn difficult personal experiences into something that could potentially help other people.

Earlier Struggles Had Already Drawn Public Attention

Presley’s difficulties had become publicly visible years earlier. In January 2019, he was arrested for driving under the influence. Later that year, he received three years of probation and was ordered to complete a DUI program and two days of community service.

By the following year, reports emerged that Cindy and Rande were seeking additional help for their son. In February 2020, Presley also attracted intense online attention after documenting himself getting "MISUNDERSTOOD" tattooed across his right cheekbone.

The face tattoo quickly became a subject of discussion online, prompting Presley to respond to the criticism in an Instagram Story. About a month later, another tattoo appeared on his other cheek in photographs, but that mark turned out to be fake. The original "MISUNDERSTOOD" tattoo remained visible for some time before becoming less prominent in later photographs.

Presley's Family Is Asking for Privacy

As investigators work to establish exactly what happened during those final hours, Presley's family has asked for space. A representative for Cindy, Rande and Kaia told media outlets, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." Presley was the couple's first child and only son. He is survived by Cindy, Rande and Kaia.

For now, the timeline is clearer than the final answer: Presley checked into the Santa Monica facility at about 10 p.m. Saturday, two emergency dispatches came in at 9:35 a.m. Sunday describing an overdose and cardiac arrest, and responding paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m.

Police are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, while the Medical Examiner has deferred the official cause and manner of death pending additional testing. RIP, Presley Gerber.