Federal authorities focus on suspects in investigation into Matthew Perry’s death

Federal investigators investigating the death of actor Matthew Perry expect that sooner rather than later they may be able to arrest several people who supplied him with ketamine.

Authorities are “confident” they have enough evidence to complete the investigation, sources told TMZ on Friday.

Although they were unable to identify any suspects, the sources confirmed that a search warrant had been executed against Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife.

Mueller, who like the former “Friends” star has long been in rehabilitation for drug abuse, was reportedly questioned several times by police in connection with the case.

Mueller and Perry are said to have met during one of their rehab stays, where they formed an “unexpected friendship.”

Perry, who was 54 at the time of his death, was found unconscious in his hot tub on October 28. The Los Angeles County coroner later confirmed that he died accidentally from the “acute effects of ketamine.” Contributing factors included coronary artery disease and drowning.

Perry had reportedly taken ketamine as part of an infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety.

However, the medical examiner concluded that the amount in Perry’s body could not have come from the treatment – his last known session was less than two weeks before his death – leading authorities to question where the ketamine came from.

The Drug Enforcement Administration then launched an investigation into Perry’s death with the goal of charging the suspects who supplied him with the drugs.

The investigations reportedly extend not only to drug dealers, but could also involve others, such as doctors who have prescribed ketamine “outside of medical necessity.”

According to sources, federal investigators intend to charge the suspect(s) with “drug trafficking resulting in death or serious bodily harm,” which carries a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison.

The DEA team working on Perry’s case is reportedly the same group that helped convict those responsible for rapper Mac Miller’s fatal overdose.

Originally published: July 12, 2024 at 20:47