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California Police Arrest Suspect in Matthew Perry’s Death

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An arrest has been made in connection with the tragic death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, as announced by law enforcement officials. The Los Angeles police department revealed that a person was apprehended in southern California after an investigation was launched in May to determine how the Friends star had obtained prescription medication.

Matthew Perry, known for his struggle with addiction, was discovered dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence in October 2023. A subsequent report from the Los Angeles medical examiner’s office cited the cause of death as “the acute effects of ketamine”, with drowning, heart disease, and the impact of buprenorphine also playing a role.

Following an autopsy that revealed high levels of ketamine in his system, the medical examiner concluded that Perry’s passing was accidental, ruling out any foul play. Authorities disclosed that Perry had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy for anxiety and depression, though his final treatment did not explain the excessive levels of the drug in his bloodstream.

Furthermore, it was stated that Perry, who had been sober for 19 months leading up to his demise, did not have any illegal substances or drug-related items at his home. Both the Los Angeles police department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are now collaborating on a joint criminal inquiry to ascertain how Perry, aged 54, had acquired the prescription medication and why it was present in such high quantities.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Apprehended /ˌæp.rɪˈhɛndɪd/ (verb): Caught and taken into custody especially by law enforcement.
  2. Prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ (noun): A written order for medication from a licensed healthcare professional.
  3. Acute /əˈkjuːt/ (adjective): Having a sudden onset and a severe nature; often used in a medical context.
  4. Infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ (noun): The process of introducing a substance into the body often through an IV.
  5. Autopsy /ˈɔː.tɒp.si/ (noun): A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death.
  6. Collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/ (noun): The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.

How much do you know?

What was the cause of Matthew Perry's death according to the Los Angeles medical examiner's office?
Heart disease
Accidental overdose of ketamine
Natural causes
Drowning
What type of therapy was Matthew Perry receiving for anxiety and depression?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Ketamine infusion therapy
Group therapy
Art therapy
How long had Matthew Perry been sober before his death?
6 months
1 year
19 months
2 years
What age was Matthew Perry at the time of his death?
42
49
54
61
Who is collaborating on a joint criminal inquiry regarding Matthew Perry's case?
Los Angeles police department and the FBI
Drug Enforcement Administration and local authorities
Interpol and the LAPD
CIA and DEA
What role did buprenorphine play in Matthew Perry's cause of death?
Primary cause
Had no role
Secondary cause
Tertiary cause
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