An arrest was made in Southern California on Thursday in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, law enforcement sources told NBC News.
An individual in Southern California was arrested Thursday in connection with the death last year of Perry, which was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine. at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death to the acute effects of ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties.Ketamine has been a popular party drug for decades. In recent years, it has shown promise as an alternative treatment for depression.
The levels of ketamine in his body were high — equivalent to the amount used for general anesthesia during surgery, according to the medical examiner.The coroner ultimately ruled his death an accident. Contributing factors included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder.
It’s not uncommon for law enforcement to investigate -- and in some cases bring charges against — the people who supplied the drugs that caused a high-profile death., was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for providing the singer with a fatal dose of powerful drugs.
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