The death was ruled a suicide by overdose and she was found surrounded by photos and CDs of Abdul .
In November 2008 , a 30 - year - old woman named Paula Goodspeed was found dead in her car outside of Abdul 's Los Angeles home .
The death was ruled a suicide by overdose and woman was found surrounded by photos and CDs of Abdul .
In November 2008 , a 30 - year - old woman named Paula Goodspeed was found dead in her car outside of Abdul 's Los Angeles home .