close
close

The Death of Matthew Perry: A Chronology of Events

FromABC7.com staff

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10:13 p.m.

5 people, including 2 doctors, charged with the death of Matthew Perry

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor's assistant and two doctors.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — This is how the investigation into Matthew Perry's death proceeded, according to Justice Department officials.

In September of last year, a Santa Monica doctor reportedly learned that Perry, who had a history of drug addiction, was interested in obtaining ketamine.

Investigators say a doctor and a drug dealer known as the “ketamine queen” then worked with other people close to Perry to supply him with the tranquilizer.

A month later, on October 28, the 54-year-old was found dead in his hot tub.

In June of this year, Los Angeles law enforcement sources told ABC News that their investigation was nearing completion.

That investigation ultimately led to indictment, and that brings us to today.

Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.