The passing of Friends star Matthew Perry has sparked a joint criminal investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), shedding new light on the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing, passed away on October 28 at the age of 54. The cause of death, as revealed by his autopsy, was attributed to the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, a shocking revelation that has prompted further inquiry into the events leading up to his demise.
“At the high levels of ketamine found in his postmortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression,” stated the autopsy report, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of the substance.
While drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used in opioid addiction treatment, were listed as contributing factors, the primary cause of Matthew’s death was ruled as an accident, with no indication of foul play.
However, with questions lingering about the circumstances surrounding his passing, the LAPD and DEA have initiated a thorough investigation into how Matthew came to possess such a significant quantity of ketamine and the events leading up to his demise.
Matthew had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to address various health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain management. His final session occurred a week and a half before his passing.
“The ketamine in his system at death could not be from that infusion therapy since ketamine’s half-life is three to four hours or less,” the autopsy concluded, raising further concerns about the source of the substance found in his system.
As authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Matthew Perry’s death, questions abound regarding the nature of his ketamine use, potential sources of the drug, and the events leading up to his untimely demise.
With the investigation ongoing, friends, family, and fans await further updates in hopes of gaining clarity and closure regarding the tragic loss of a beloved actor and cherished member of the entertainment community.
