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Matthew Perry’s death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor’s blood

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Matthew Perry's death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor's blood (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the ''Friends'' actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Authorities investigating source of ketamine in death of ‘Friends' star Matthew Perry (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The source of the ketamine found in the blood of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry after his death is being investigated by authorities, Los Angeles police...

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Matthew Perry death: LAPD investigating how 'Friends' star obtained ketamine (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Local and federal authorities Tuesday were investigating how "Friends" actor Matthew Perry obtained the prescription drug ketamine, which contributed to his death in October.

  4. France 24

    US authorities investigating ketamine death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry (opens France 24)

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    US police said Tuesday they are investigating the ketamine overdose death of 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry, who died at his luxury Los Angeles home last year.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Investigation continues into Matthew Perry's death, source of ketamine, sources say (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The death investigation into Matthew Perry remains ongoing, especially in respect to where he acquired the ketamine that led to his death.

  6. Times Of San Diego

    DEA Investigating Source of Ketamine in Death of 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Regional and federal authorities Tuesday were investigating how "Friends" actor Matthew Perry obtained the prescription drug ketamine, which contributed to his death in October.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Matthew Perry's Autopsy Findings Spur Joint Investigation by LAPD and DEA (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Matthew Perry's death is being investigated by the LAPD and the DEA in connection to the autopsy indicating “acute effects of ketamine.”

  8. NBC News

    Matthew Perry's ketamine source becomes focus of investigation (opens NBC News)

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    The source of Matthew Perry's ketamine is part of an "open investigation" into the death of the actor in October, Los Angeles police confirmed Tuesday.

  9. KTVZ Bend

    LAPD and federal authorities investigating source of ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s death (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation into the source of the ketamine that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry, LAPD Capt. Scot Williams told CNN Tuesday.

  10. CBS News

    Criminal investigation into Matthew Perry (opens CBS News)

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    The autopsy report found trace amounts of ketamine in Perry's stomach, but the amount found in his bloodstream was the same as would be used in general anesthesia.

  11. The Guardian

    Matthew Perry: Los Angeles police launch investigation into actor’s death (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    LAPD and DEA begin joint criminal inquiry into how Friends star, who died of acute effects of ketamine, got the prescription drug

  12. New York Post

    Matthew Perry death, source of ketamine being investigated by law enforcement (opens New York Post)

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    Investigators probing Matthew Perry’s death are reportedly still looking into how the “Friends” actor got a hold of the ketamine that was...

  13. Washington Times

    Matthew Perry’s death under investigation (opens Washington Times)

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    Law enforcement is examining the death of actor Matthew Perry last October, trying to determine how the "Friends" star acquired the ketamine found in his system and identifying who supplied him with the drug.

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    Matthew Perry Death Sparks DEA, LAPD Joint Criminal Investigation (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Following Matthew Perry's death, the DEA and LAPD are launching a joint criminal investigation into how he had so much ketamine in his system.

  15. New York Times

    Inquiry Seeks Source of Ketamine That Caused Matthew Perry’s Death (opens New York Times)

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    After investigators determined that ketamine had led to the death of the “Friends” star, federal and local law enforcement officials opened an inquiry into where he got it.

  16. France 24

    US police probing Matthew Perry's ketamine death (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US police said Tuesday they are investigating the ketamine overdose death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, who died at his luxury Los Angeles home last year.

  17. Deadline

    Matthew Perry’s Death From Ketamine Sees LAPD & DEA Team-Up For Investigation On “Circumstances” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Months after the Friends star's death from ketamine, law enforcement want to know more

  18. Variety

    Matthew Perry’s Death From Acute Ketamine Effects Investigated by DEA, LAPD (opens Variety)

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    The DEA and LAPD have launched a criminal investigation into Matthew Perry's fatal ketamine overdose.

  19. WTOP Washington DC

    Matthew Perry’s death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor’s blood (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday.

  20. Los Angeles Times

    Matthew Perry's ketamine death and how he got the drug: What we know (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    How did 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry get the ketamine that officials cited as the cause of his death last year?

  21. Time

    Los Angeles Police Open Probe Into Matthew Perry's Death (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Los Angeles Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are investigating the source of the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s death.

  22. WHDH Boston

    Matthew Perry’s death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor’s blood - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday.Los Angeles police are

  23. Breitbart News

    LAPD, DEA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service Investigating Matthew Perry’s Death and Ketamine Found in Actor’s Blood (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday.

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