Five Arrests Made In Matthew Perry’s Death Investigation
In the investigation surrounding the tragic death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, five individuals, including his personal assistant and two doctors, have been arrested. Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on Friends', was open about his struggles with addiction and later became a vocal advocate for recovery. He passed away at 54 in his Pacific Palisades home on October 28, 2023, initially believed to have drowned accidentally, though later revealed to have died from a ketamine overdose. Former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder had previously suggested that multiple people were responsible, and now, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada has confirmed the discovery of a network of individuals who exploited Perry’s addiction for financial gain. The defendants, accused of prioritizing profit over Perry's well-being, are now facing charges for their roles in his death.
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00:00Five arrests have been made in the investigation into Matthew Perry's death, including his
00:04personal assistant and two doctors.
00:07Matthew Perry was a beloved actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV
00:11show Friends.
00:12The Friends star passed away in his home in the Pacific Palisades on October 28, 2023
00:18at 54 years old.
00:19The cause of death was initially cited as an accidental drowning, but was later revealed
00:23to be caused by a ketamine overdose.
00:26Back in July, a former FBI and CIA agent, Tracy Walder, told People Magazine that multiple
00:31people should face charges related to the case.
00:33Now, a little over a month later, these multiple people and their charges have been brought
00:38to light.
00:39On Thursday, August 15th, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced a network had been discovered
00:44in their investigation, stating,
00:45"...this network included a live-in assistant, various go-betweeners, two medical doctors
00:50and a major source of drug supply known as the Ketamine Queen.
00:53We charged five defendants in this matter.
00:56These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves.
01:00In the end, these defendants were more interested in profiting off of Mr. Perry than caring
01:05for his well-being."