Matthew Perry's death investigation: Investigation agency got a big success

Investigation agency got success in Matthew Perry's death case, 5 people were found guilty in this case.

A criminal investigation was launched after the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Perry's death was due to the "acute effects of ketamine." The Friends star was found dead in his pool on October 28, 2023. When the investigation into this death began, the post-mortem report stated that the cause of death was due to the "acute effects of ketamine". The investigation of this case was going on for almost years, the investigating agencies got a big success in this case. There was a well-planned conspiracy behind this death. In the greed of money, people around him and trusted people plotted Perry's death. Five people have been charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine. "This network included a live-in assistant, several middlemen, two medical doctors and a major source of drug supply, known as the 'Ketamine Queen'," he said. "We have charged five defendants in this case.  These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction problem to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong, they knew what they were doing was a great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyway. In the end, these defendants were more interested in making a profit off of Mr. Perry than they were in caring about his well-being."

People convicted in this case

• Jasleen Sangha, aka "the Ketamine Queen": The indictment claims she provided the ketamine that killed Perry. She was arrested on Thursday and is awaiting arraignment.

• Dr. Salvador Plasencia: He's accused of distributing ketamine to Perry and the actor's live-in personal assistant "outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose on at least seven occasions." He was arrested on Thursday and is awaiting arraignment.

• Erik Fleming: He distributed the ketamine to Perry's assistant after obtaining it from Sangha. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. In court documents, he admitted to giving 50 vials of ketamine to Perry's assistant, half of them four days before Perry’s death.

• Kenneth Iwamasa: Perry's live-in assistant admitted to "repeatedly injecting Perry with ketamine without medical training." He performed multiple injections on Perry the day the actor died. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death. Plasencia allegedly taught him how to inject Perry with ketamine.

• Dr. Mark Chavez: He admitted in his plea agreement to selling ketamine to Plasencia and has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine

What is ketamine and what are its uses.

Ketamine is a medication primarily used as an anesthetic in medical settings. It is classified as a dissociative anesthetic, meaning it can create a feeling of detachment from the environment and self. Ketamine is known for its rapid action and is often used in emergency situations for pain relief, sedation, and as an anesthetic during surgery.

Apart from its medical use, ketamine has also gained attention for its off-label use in treating severe depression, particularly in cases where other treatments have not been effective. In this context, ketamine is administered in controlled, low doses, often through an intravenous infusion.

Ketamine is also known as a recreational drug, where it is sometimes referred to as "Special K." In recreational contexts, it is used for its hallucinogenic and dissociative effects, which can alter perceptions, create visual and auditory distortions, and cause feelings of detachment.

Due to its potential for abuse, ketamine is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States, meaning it has accepted medical uses but also a potential for abuse and dependence.