On October 28, 2023, actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role on Friends, died from an overdose linked to ketamine. Nearly two years later, on September 3, 2025, federal prosecutors secured a guilty plea from someone nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” who admitted to supplying the drugs that caused Mr. Perry’s death. Facing up to 65 years in prison, her sentencing is scheduled for later this year. The case made headlines worldwide and shows how aggressively prosecutors pursue drug-induced homicide charges when a life is lost.
Facing similar allegations in Illinois can be just as devastating. Prosecutors here bring drug-induced homicide cases under some of the toughest state laws in the country. If you or someone you love is charged, having an experienced Chicago, IL drug-induced homicide defense lawyer by your side is the first step in building your defense.