In a startling turn of events, Jasveen Sangha, a drug dealer known as “the Ketamine Queen,” was among five individuals indicted in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The US Attorney’s Office revealed a chilling link between Perry and Cody McLaury, both of whom died after using ketamine allegedly supplied by Sangha. McLaury’s sister, Kimberly, had confronted Sangha about selling ketamine to her brother, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 33. Sangha has pleaded not guilty to several drug-related charges, although she is not directly charged in McLaury’s death.
The investigation into Perry’s death uncovered an underground network of doctors and drug suppliers responsible for distributing ketamine, a controlled substance that played a role in Perry’s passing at age 54. Court documents indicated Sangha’s awareness of the dangers of ketamine use, as she searched online regarding its potential lethal effects. Along with Sangha, prosecutors charged four others, including doctors and a personal assistant, for their involvement in supplying drugs to Perry.
Kimberly McLaury expressed a mix of emotions upon learning about the indictments, feeling both sadness and vindication. She had previously believed that Sangha was indifferent to the consequences of her actions, but the recent developments brought closure for McLaury and her family. The conversation surrounding ketamine has intensified following Perry’s death, highlighting the risks associated with its misuse. Despite its medical applications, ketamine has a long history as a party drug and has been linked to adverse events such as unconsciousness and slowed breathing.
Perry’s cause of death was determined to be the acute effects of ketamine, followed by drowning in a jacuzzi at his home. While Perry’s passing garnered widespread attention, McLaury’s death initially went unnoticed by the media. Kimberly McLaury expressed gratitude for the investigation into her brother’s death and the accountability brought forth by the recent indictments. As the legal proceedings unfold, the tragic connection between Perry, McLaury, and Sangha underscores the devastating impact of drug abuse.
