In a twist to the ongoing investigation into the death of Friends star Matthew Perry is ex-partner has raised serious questions about the official cause of death. Kayti Edwards, who dated Perry in 2006 and later worked as his assistant, has expressed doubt over claims that Perry died from a ketamine injection. Edwards revealed that the actor had a deep-seated fear of needles and had always vowed never to use them, a fact that she says contradicts the official narrative.
“This is the weird thing to me… Matthew always, always told me that he would never, ever use needles or inject anything into his body. He didn’t even want to have tattoos,” Edwards told *The Mirror*. Her statements come just days after authorities arrested five individuals in connection with Perry’s death, including his longtime assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.
According to Edwards, Perry was open about his drug use but was adamant that he would never resort to injecting substances. “I would often see him very high and using lots of different drugs,” she recalled. “But he was like, ‘You only die when you use needles…and I would never, ever, ever do that.’”
The official cause of death states that Perry was injected with ketamine at least 21 times in the week leading up to his passing. However, Edwards questions why no drugs or paraphernalia were found at the scene, a detail that adds to her skepticism. “If you had given him a big shot, there would be a needle and evidence of ketamine in the house. Where did it all go?” she asked.
The investigation has already seen multiple arrests, including two doctors, a drug dealer, Perry’s former assistant, and another individual linked to the case. Iwamasa, who allegedly administered the fatal dose, has pleaded guilty and faces up to 15 years in prison. However, two key suspects, Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting court appearances.
Despite the tragic circumstances, Edwards remains vocal, hoping that her doubts will prompt further scrutiny into the events leading up to Perry’s death.
