Man With Michigan Ties Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry’s Murder

Five individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic and shocking death of actor Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler Bing on NBC's hit TV show and generational background noise, Friends. Among the accused is Perry's live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who, as first reported by WILX, has Michigan ties.

US Attorney General's Office Files Charges Against 5 For Matthew Perry's Murder

The U.S. Attorney's office revealed the charges, with Iwamasa named as a key figure. Prosecutors allege that Iwamasa, alongside others, provided Perry with the dose of ketamine that led to his fatal overdose. Iwamasa has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, resulting in death.

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According to the investigation, Iwamasa acquired ketamine from a street dealer, Jasveen Sangha, just days before Perry's death. The ketamine found in Perry's system was at levels used in general anesthesia, far beyond the recommended therapeutic doses.

Kenneth Iwamasa's Ties to Michigan

Authorities claim it was Iwamasa himself who administered multiple injections to Perry on the day of his death. Immediately following Perry's death, the five defendants are accused of working together to cover up their involvement by deleting messages and even falsifying medical records. Sadly, Perry's autopsy revealed he had been clean for 19 months prior to the October 23, 2023 overdose.

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According to Iwamasa's LinkedIn profile, he attended H.H. Dow High School in Midland and Lansing Community College (LCC) from 1983 to 1985, graduating Magna Cum Laude with an Associates Degree in Photography. With Iwamasa's guilty plea, hopefully, fans can better deal with Matthew Perry's shocking death.