Recent arrests and the discovery of disturbing evidence suggest that Matthew Perry’s death may have been a tragedy staged by those closest to him. Shocking details are emerging about the role of Perry’s longtime assistants and medical professionals involved in his care who allegedly took advantage of the Friends star’s struggle with substance abuse. They are accused of selling him thousands of dollars worth of ketamine, which ultimately led to his death.
Matthew Perry’s assistant and doctor involved in his death: report
The latest developments surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry are far more sinister than initially believed. What was once classified as an accidental drowning is now turning into a complicated case that possibly involves murder.
Five defendants have been formally charged in connection with the actor’s death, including two doctors and Perry’s domestic helper, who worked for him for nearly two decades. US Attorney Martin Estrada revealed that medical professionals administered a substantial amount of ketamine to Perry, a drug commonly used as an anesthetic. Furthermore, it was also revealed that the doctors discussed how much money the former Friends star might be willing to pay, and used derogatory language to refer to him.
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Mr. Estrada commented, “These defendants took advantage of Perry’s drug addiction to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong.”
‘Disturbing’ text exchange between doctors
Perry became addicted to ketamine during treatment. When her regular medical professionals refused to help, she was introduced to two of the accused doctors. Jasveen Sangha, 41, also known as the “Ketamine Queen,” and licensed doctors Dr. Salvador Plasencia, 42, and Dr. Mark Chavez executed the scheme along with another street dealer.
In desperation, Perry turned to people who clearly saw an opportunity to exploit the situation. In one text exchange between them, one doctor reportedly said, “I wonder how much this idiot will pay.” In desperation, Perry paid $2,000 for a vial of ketamine that cost physicians about $12.
Perry’s co-accomplice pleaded guilty
Kenneth Iwamasa found the Friends star face down in his hot tub on October 28 and called paramedics, who pronounced him dead. Recently, Iwamasa has reportedly pleaded guilty to obtaining ketamine from another accused man, Eric Fleming. Fleming had initially obtained the drugs from the union. It is reported that Iwamasa received a delivery of around 50 vials of ketamine for Perry’s use, 25 of which were handed over four days before the actor’s death.
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According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, “Fleming admitted in court documents that he distributed the ketamine that killed Perry. He also admitted that he obtained the ketamine from his own source.”
Progress so far
- Dr. Salvador Plasencia is accused of administering ketamine at least seven times to Perry and his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, without any genuine medical reason and without a valid prescription.
- According to authorities, Perry died from ketamine he received from Sangha.
- Two of the people involved, including Iwamasa, have already pleaded guilty to the charges, and another man has decided to plead guilty.
- Sangha and Plasencia are expected to appear in court for the first time on Thursday as they have pleaded not guilty.
- The assistant confessed that he frequently gave Perry ketamine injections without any medical training, even giving her multiple injections on the day of her death on October 28, 2023.
“We allege that each of the defendants played a significant role in his death by improperly prescribing, selling, or injecting ketamine, which led to the tragic death of Matthew Perry,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
