CELEBS NIGHTMARE: ‘KETAMINE QUEEN’ SELLS MATTHEW PERRY DEADLY DOSE, MAKING DEAL?
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This episode of "Crime Alert, Hourly Update" delves into the death of actor Matthew Perry, focusing on the alleged role of "ketamine queen" Jezving Songhar and Dr. Salvador Placencia in supplying him with the drug. The podcast explores the doctor's continued practice despite the investigation and the potential for a plea deal from Songhar. It also reveals two potential victims of Songhar, Cody McLaurie and William Cooney, both of whom died from drug overdoses. The episode discusses a shocking claim by Perry's ex-girlfriend, Katie Edwards, who states that Perry had a severe needle phobia and would never have willingly taken ketamine injections. The podcast examines the doctor's freedom despite being implicated in Perry's death and the potential for a plea deal from the assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. The episode delves into the argument that the assistant is being scapegoated, with Rowena Chiu, former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, arguing that the assistant was in a vulnerable position and had little autonomy. The podcast highlights the doctor's continued practice despite the investigation and the lack of sentencing for those who have pleaded guilty. The episode reveals two more potential victims of Songhar, Cody McLaurie and William Cooney, both of whom died from drug overdoses. The podcast explores the connection between Songhar, Brooke Mueller, and Eric Fleming, suggesting a wider network of individuals involved in the drug trade. The episode discusses a pattern of celebrity deaths involving enablers, highlighting cases like John Belushi, Bobby Kristina, and Michael Jackson. The podcast explores the potential for a crackdown on celebrity doctors, with the recent events surrounding Perry's death serving as a catalyst. The episode discusses the forensic expert's perspective on the death certificate, arguing that the manner of death should have been listed as homicide.
Outlines
Matthew Perry's Death: The Ketamine Queen, the Doctor, and the Assistant
This episode investigates the death of actor Matthew Perry, focusing on the alleged roles of a drug dealer, a doctor, and an assistant, and the potential for a wider network of individuals involved in the drug trade. The podcast explores the doctor's continued practice despite the investigation and the potential for plea deals from the drug dealer and the assistant.
The Ketamine Queen and the Doctor
The episode delves into the alleged role of "ketamine queen" Jezving Songhar and Dr. Salvador Placencia in supplying Matthew Perry with the drug. The discussion explores the doctor's return to practice despite the investigation and the potential for a plea deal from Songhar.
Potential Victims of the Ketamine Queen
The podcast reveals two potential victims of Jezving Songhar, Cody McLaurie and William Cooney, both of whom died from drug overdoses. The connection between Songhar and Brooke Mueller, who was close to Matthew Perry, is explored, suggesting a wider network of individuals involved in the drug trade.
The Assistant's Role and the Doctor's Freedom
The podcast examines the doctor's freedom despite being implicated in Perry's death and the potential for a plea deal from the assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. The discussion explores the power imbalance between celebrities and their assistants and the ethical implications of the assistant's actions.
Celebrity Deaths and the Enablers
The episode discusses a pattern of celebrity deaths involving enablers, highlighting cases like John Belushi, Bobby Kristina, and Michael Jackson. The discussion explores the lack of justice for enablers and the potential for a change in the legal system.
Keywords
Ketamine Queen
Jezving Songhar, a drug dealer who allegedly supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine, leading to his death. She is known as the "ketamine queen" due to her alleged involvement in supplying the drug to celebrities and other individuals.
Power Imbalance
The significant disparity in power and influence between celebrities and their assistants, often leading to assistants feeling pressured to comply with demands, even if they are unethical or illegal.
Enabler
An individual who facilitates or supports another person's addiction or harmful behavior, often without realizing the full extent of their actions. Enablers can be friends, family members, or professionals.
Scapegoat
An individual who is unfairly blamed for the actions or mistakes of others. In the context of Matthew Perry's death, the assistant is argued to be a scapegoat, with the focus being shifted away from the doctor and drug dealers.
Plea Deal
An agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in which the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or charges in exchange for a reduced sentence or other concessions. Plea deals are often used to obtain information from defendants about other individuals involved in criminal activity.
Death Certificate
A legal document that records the cause and manner of death. The wording of the death certificate can have significant implications for legal proceedings, as it can influence the charges brought against individuals involved in the death.
Q&A
What is the alleged role of the "ketamine queen" in Matthew Perry's death?
Jezving Songhar, known as the "ketamine queen," is alleged to have supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine, which ultimately led to his death. She is currently under investigation and may be facing charges.
Why is the doctor who supplied Perry with ketamine still practicing medicine?
Dr. Salvador Placencia has surrendered his DEA license, preventing him from prescribing controlled substances. However, he is still able to practice medicine under certain conditions, including working at an urgent care clinic in Malibu.
What is the argument that the assistant is being scapegoated?
Rowena Chiu, former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, argues that the assistant was in a vulnerable position with little autonomy and was likely pressured to comply with the celebrity's demands. She believes that the focus should be on the doctor and drug dealers who profited from Perry's addiction.
What are the potential implications of the doctor's continued practice and the lack of sentencing for those who have pleaded guilty?
The doctor's continued practice and the lack of sentencing for those involved in Perry's death could signal a lenient justice system and a lack of accountability for those who enable addiction. It also raises concerns about the potential for a wider network of doctors and celebrities involved in the drug trade.
What is the forensic expert's perspective on the death certificate?
The forensic expert believes that the manner of death should have been listed as homicide, as Perry's death was directly caused by the administration of ketamine. He argues that the current wording of the death certificate could lead to leniency for the defendants.
Show Notes
Prosecutors have already implicated Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," who sold the drug involved in Matthew Perry's death.
She is also connected to other customer deaths, and prosecutors believe there are likely more victims given the volume of drugs Sangha sold. Sangha remains in custody without bond in connection with Perry's death. Drug dealer Eric Fleming, who reportedly served as a program director at the Bel-Air rehab Red Door, also had a resident die of an overdose while under his watch.
Additionally, Brooke Mueller’s close connections to suspects Fleming and Sangha have emerged. Mueller spent time with Sangha during one of her rehab stints, and Fleming is reportedly a godfather to one of Mueller’s children.
Mueller is said to have pressured her then-boyfriend William Cooney to join Fleming’s rehab program, where Cooney overdosed and died. Mueller may have introduced Fleming and Sangha to Perry as a means to facilitate his addiction. Federal prosecutors report that Mueller is cooperating with the investigation and is not facing any charges.
Court documents reveal the close ties between Sangha, Fleming, and assistant Kenneth Iwamasa. Iwamasa told Fleming he "cleaned up the scene" by disposing of ketamine vials and syringes and "deleted everything."
Fleming then informed Sangha that he believed they were protected since he never dealt with Perry directly, only through Iwamasa, who would be considered Perry's "enabler." In their communications, Sangha and Fleming refer to Perry using the code name "Chandler."
The doctor directly implicated in Matthew Perry’s ketamine overdose, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, continues to practice at his Calabasas urgent care clinic. The clinic remains open but must post details of Plasencia’s felony case at the front door.
While Plasencia still holds an active medical license, he has surrendered his DEA registration number and is not permitted to prescribe controlled substances. Dr. Mark Chavez faces similar restrictions.
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- Dr.Todd Barr - Board-Certified Anatomic/Clinical/Forensic Pathologist, Testified in Shawn Grate serial killer case; Featured in "Thin Places: Essays From In Between" by Jordan Kisner
- Kayla Brantley – Reporter-At-Large for DailyMail.com, X: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley
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