Jasveen Sangha ‘Ketamine Queen’ played a role in Matthew Perry’s Death
A year after actor Matthew Perry’s tragic death from a ketamine overdose, a deeper investigation has led authorities to a woman named Jasveen Sangha, known online as the “Ketamine Queen.” Prosecutors allege that Sangha, aged 41, distributed the drugs that led to Perry’s fatal overdose, charging her with distribution resulting in death, among other serious offences. Arrested initially in March 2024 on drug-related charges, Sangha was released on bail but was rearrested and remains in custody following an indictment linking her to Perry’s death. Her trial is set for March 2025, where, if convicted, she could face a sentence ranging from 10 years to life in prison.
The investigation, as detailed in court documents, reveals that Jasveen Sangha, aka Ketamine Queen, allegedly ran a covert drug business out of her North Hollywood apartment for at least five years. Her luxurious lifestyle, documented in social media posts showing her jet-setting to destinations like Japan and Mexico, stood in sharp contrast to her modest residence in an apartment complex described as a “stash house” by prosecutors. When police raided her apartment, they discovered a large quantity of illegal substances, including cocaine, ketamine, and methamphetamine, suggesting extensive drug distribution activities.
Authorities allege that Jasveen Sangha supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine through intermediaries, initially sending a sample that led to two large purchases. According to the indictment, Perry acquired 50 vials of ketamine from Sangha in the weeks leading to his overdose. Investigators claim Sangha attempted to erase traces of her involvement by instructing one of Perry’s associates to delete messages after news of his death broke.
Sangha’s purported drug network has prompted concerns beyond Perry’s case, with prosecutors noting that another individual, Cody McLaury, died from a ketamine overdose after reportedly purchasing drugs from Sangha in 2019. Despite the tragic consequences, Sangha appeared to maintain a brazen online persona, sharing posts with phrases like “#ravetothegrave,” which prosecutors argue reflects a “callous” attitude given her alleged role in two overdose deaths.
The case sheds light on the increasing dangers of ketamine misuse, a substance initially developed as an anaesthetic but now frequently abused recreationally and for off-label therapeutic purposes. Suzanne Morrison, Perry’s mother, has publicly expressed relief that Jasveen Sangha and others involved in her son’s overdose face justice, hoping the case will send a warning to others involved in illegal drug distribution.
Legal experts note that Ketamine Queen Jasveen Sangha’s trial will likely highlight the responsibilities and consequences drug distributors face, especially when their actions lead to fatal outcomes.
