• The incriminating text conversation mocking Matthew Perry before his death saddened netizens.
• Months after the actor’s passing, five people linked to him were arrested as suspects.
• Weeks before his demise, one of the doctors who administered ketamine to him saw him having an adverse reaction.
Five suspects were arrested on the morning of August 15, 2024, in connection with Matthew Perry’s death. Among them is a doctor who allegedly sent an incriminating text about the “Friends” actor before his death. The message received a negative response from fans.
The arrests were made as part of a narcotics investigation into Perry’s passing. During a press conference on the same day, the US Department of Justice revealed that investigations into the star’s death uncovered a “broad underground criminal network.”
They said the criminals “took advantage” of Perry by selling him ketamine. The suspects and their connections to the late actor are outlined below.
Suspects Who Were Arrested in Connection to Perry’s Death
Kenny Iwamasa
In 2023, reports indicated that Perry stayed with his assistant in a Beverly Hills rental apartment before his death. The actor paid $49,000 monthly while his Pacific Palisades home was renovated. Kenny Iwamasa, 59, Perry’s assistant, lived with him there for a year.
Sources revealed that Iwamasa had managed Perry’s affairs for over 25 years. It is believed that Iwamasa might have been the one who discovered the star’s body in his hot tub on October 28, 2023.
Jasveen Sangha
Jasveen Sangha is accused of selling Perry the dose of ketamine that ended his life. She is known as “The Ketamine Queen.”
Dr. Salvador Plasencia
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a licensed medical doctor, is accused of distributing around 20 vials of ketamine to the late actor.
Dr. Mark Chavez
Dr. Mark Chavez, another licensed medical doctor, reportedly assisted in obtaining the ketamine. He previously operated a ketamine clinic.
