Court documents unsealed in the case of Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenny Iwamasa reveal that the actor spent at least $55,000 on 55 vials of ketamine and multiple injections 29 days before his death on October 28, 2023.
Documents obtained by Us Weekly describe a series of text messages from Kenny Iwamasa asking for more ketamine almost every day, with at least one illegal transaction engaging in the early hours of the morning.
They also describe how Matthew Perry and Kenny Iwamasa met the notorious doctor who was arrested, known as Dr. Salvador Plasencia, in a parking lot where he injected ketamine into the back of a car while the doctor and his assistant Matthew Perry exchanged thousands in cash for vials of the drug.
Ketamine is approved by the FDA as a general anesthetic, and doctors prescribe it to treat depression. Some people also use ketamine for its hallucinogenic properties, which can be dangerous when taken recreationally.
When Matthew Perry Was Paralyzed by Ketamine
Additionally, according to the documents, Dr. P. went to Matthew Perry’s home to inject him — once even within hours of the actor already being treated with ketamine injections, and the double administration left him unable to speak or move.
In another case, just nine days after illegally purchasing 25 vials of ketamine from its source, Iwamasa illegally purchased another 25 vials for $6,000. He injected Matthew Perry six times a day. Over the course of 72 hours, he injected him at least 18 more times.
On the day of his death, his assistant Matthew Perry injected him three more times, causing him to take his last breath in his home’s jacuzzi. Matthew Perry’s last words to his assistant were reportedly “Give me a big shot.”
Those charged in Matthew Perry’s death are Iwamasa, Plasencia, Jasvin Sangha (aka the “Ketamine Queen”), Dr. Mark Chavez and Eric Fleming. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to one count.
September 30
Iwamasa and Matthew Perry met with Dr. P. at the actor’s home. Dr. P. gave him two injections of ketamine.
He left behind at least one vial of ketamine and several syringes. Iwamasa paid him $4,500 for the ketamine.
October 2
Iwamasa orders eight vials of ketamine via encrypted message. That same day, he buys ketamine pills from Dr. S for about $2,000.
October 4
Iwamasa sends another encrypted message to Dr. P saying that he has successfully injected Matthew Perry and that he will need to purchase more vials of ketamine. Dr. P replies that he is currently retrieving 4 vials from his source.
October 6
Iwamasa asks Dr. P. for more ketamine since he only has one vial left. Dr. P. goes to Matthew Perry’s house, injects him, and Iwamasa sells one or more vials of ketamine for money.
October 7-8
Iwamasa writes Dr. P. is looking for more ketamine and asks if he can pay with something other than cash since “it’s hard to get to the bank with everything going on.” Dr. P. replies that she has two vials of ketamine to sell and that she will meet him shortly at the popular tourist destination of Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica to close the deal.
Iwamasa tells Dr. P. that he sent $3,000 via e-payment and that “I’ll have another $3,000 on my way now.” Dr. P. sells the two vials for $6,000 at 12:30 a.m. on October 8.
October 10
Iwamasa takes Matthew Perry to a meeting with Dr. P. in a public parking lot, where Dr. P. receives partial payment. He injects the actor into the back of the car. He also supplies Iwamasa with additional vials of ketamine.
Iwamasa also sends a text message to Erik Fleming seeking to purchase more ketamine. Fleming tells him he can get 10 ml vials of ketamine for $300 and asks for a $1,000 fee.
October 12
Iwamasa texts Dr. P., “I have your money, sorry for the wait.” and asks him to buy more ketamine. He then asks Dr. P. to come to Matthew Perry’s house to administer ketamine to him, even though he knows the actor had just been treated earlier that day by a doctor.
Dr. P. arrives and gives him a large dose of ketamine which causes him to have an adverse medical reaction, leaving him paralyzed. This prompts Iwamasa to say, “Let’s not do that again.”
October 13 – 14
Fleming delivers a sample of ketamine to Matthew Perry’s home for payment. Iwamasa asks him how many vials he can have. Fleming tells him he can fulfill any order. Iwamasa tells Fleming he will buy 25 vials for $5,500 plus an additional $500. Fleming delivers the 25th vials to Matthew Perry’s home the next day.
October 23-24
Nine days later, Iwamasa texted Fleming asking him to buy more ketamine. “Can we do the same thing again in the next couple of days?” “Do you want the same amount?” Fleming replied, “Bring me $5,500 as soon as possible so you can have it by the evening.”
He goes to Matthew Perry’s house to collect money for the deal and returns the next day with at least 25 vials of ketamine. Iwamasa then gives Matthew Perry at least six doses of ketamine, which he repeats over the next three days.
October 27
Dr. P. calls Iwamasa and offers to sell him some extra ketamine in exchange for Matthew Perry. “I know you said to take a break. In the meantime I stocked up. I’m not sure when you plan to follow up, but in case I’m out of town this weekend, I left supplies with my nurse. I can always update her on the plan. I’ll be back in town on Tuesday.”
October 28
Iwamasa gives at least three doses of ketamine to Matthew Perry, who dies the same day in his home’s hot tub.
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