Sheriff details erratic behavior of attorney found dead in intracoastal waterway

TEQUESTA, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek outlined the bizarre chain of events leading to the discovery of a Palm Beach County attorney dead in the intracoastal.

Budensiek identified the body as Palm Beach County Attorney Jason Okleshen and detailed the timeline of events leading to his death.

According to Sheriff Budensiek, Okleshen, 49, had been experiencing a mental health crisis, reportedly linked to medication he was taking for a diagnosed mental disorder. He and his wife were said to be facing marital difficulties as a result…

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