“Misplaced trust led to a tragic end for the vulnerable Matthew Perry, leaving fans devastated by the chilling details of the Friends star’s death, which was caused by a ketamine overdose.
According to recent reports, in the months leading up to his death, Perry was desperately seeking relief from his struggles with depression and addiction.
Initially, Perry was prescribed ketamine under ‘strict supervision’ by his regular doctors, but was later denied further access due to the drug’s risks.
Overwhelmed and hesitant to face his personal battles alone, Perry turned to individuals who were more interested in exploiting him than ensuring his well-being.
Among those implicated in the conspiracy against Perry were his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors, Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Dr. Mark Chavez.
Iwamasa, who was supposed to care for Perry, ultimately facilitated his access to the dangerous substance. Allegedly, on the day of Perry’s death, Iwamasa administered multiple, reportedly 27, ketamine injections, fully aware of the severe risks.
According to an AP report, Iwamasa obtained ketamine from Erik Fleming, who has pleaded guilty to sourcing the drug from ‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha and delivering it to Iwamasa. Fleming supplied 50 vials of ketamine, including 25, in the four days leading up to Perry’s death.
The Department of Justice revealed that Iwamasa, who had no medical training, admitted to administering multiple ketamine injections to Perry, including on the day of his death. The updated criminal complaint shows that Iwamasa, 59, conspired with Sangha, Fleming, and others to illegally obtain and distribute ketamine.
Perry’s doctors, Plasencia and Chavez, betrayed their roles as caregivers. Plasencia has been charged with multiple counts of distributing ketamine and even falsified records after Perry’s death.
In court, Assistant U.S. Attorney Ian V. Yanniello described Plasencia as ‘essentially acting as a street corner drug dealer.’
The doctor viewed Perry as a ‘cash cow’ rather than a patient in need. According to media reports, Plasencia even joked in a text message about how much Perry might pay for the drug, showing a blatant disregard for the star’s life.
Chavez, who acknowledged his involvement in supplying the drug, also played a significant role in this tragic series of events. Prosecutors allege that Chavez funneled ketamine to Plasencia, obtaining some of it from a wholesale distributor through fraudulent prescriptions.”
