‘Ketamine Queen’ to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry’s Overdose Death
Los Angeles, CA – August 18, 2024 – A California woman, known in media reports as the “Ketamine Queen,” is set to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of actor Matthew perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit television series Friends. The plea comes after an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Perry’s accidental drowning in October 2023, which was determined to be caused by the acute effects of ketamine.
The individual, identified as Natalie Bouladian, operated a ketamine therapy clinic and allegedly continued to provide Perry with the drug despite concerns about his substance use history and the potential risks. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Bouladian provided Perry with ketamine outside of legitimate medical practise, contributing to the chain of events that led to his death. [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-08-18/matthew-perry-ketamine-queen-plea-deal]
Perry, 54, was found unresponsive in the jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death an accidental drowning,with contributing factors including acute effects of ketamine,drowning,coronary artery disease,and the effects of buprenorphine (used to treat opioid use disorder).[https://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/matthew-perry-death-ruled-accidental-drowning-ketamine-rcna92498]
The investigation revealed that Perry had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety, but was not under the care of a qualified physician at the time of his death. Bouladian, who is not a medical doctor, allegedly continued to sell ketamine to Perry outside of a clinical setting, despite knowing about his history of addiction. [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/aug/18/matthew-perry-ketamine-queen-plead-guilty]
The charge of involuntary manslaughter carries a potential sentence of up to 22 years in state prison. However, as part of the plea agreement, prosecutors are expected to recommend a lesser sentence. The details of the sentencing agreement will be presented to the court at a later date. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66504949]
This case highlights the dangers of unregulated ketamine therapy and the importance of responsible prescribing practices.Ketamine, while approved for certain medical uses, carries significant risks, especially for individuals with a history of substance abuse or mental health conditions.
Keywords: Matthew Perry, Ketamine, Overdose, Involuntary Manslaughter, Natalie Bouladian, Friends, Ketamine therapy, Addiction, Los Angeles, Plea Deal.
Secondary Keywords: Celebrity Death, Drug-Related Death, Ketamine risks, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Hollywood, Accidental Drowning, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Friends Actor.
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