Ketamine, Not Overdose, Was Primary Cause | Global News

When Matthew Perry’s death was initially thought to be a drowning, the LA County Medical Examiner’s office revealed a far more complex truth: acute ketamine toxicity was the primary cause, with drowning as a contributing factor. This decision, reached after months of painstaking investigation, underscores how death certificates aren’t just about “overdose” — they’re precise forensic narratives built on toxicology, timing, and the body’s postmortem changes. Even in clear-cut cases like the stabbing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, toxicology tests are mandatory — sometimes revealing misleading clues like alcohol produced by bacteria after death. Every case demands scientific rigor, because one wrong label can change lives — and legal outcomes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/858f3ef698218a02