Matthew Perry's stepdad Keith Morrison actively pursuing actor's death investigation, says family friend
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew Perry's stepfather Keith Morrison is actively engaged in seeking justice for the 'Friends' actor who died in October 2023 from "acute effects of ketamine infusion."
A family friend told InTouch Weekly that Morrison has been pushing the agencies to expedite the procedure as the Los Angeles Police Department carries out its investigation to apprehend those accountable for Matthew's death.
Keith Morrison is using his decades-long experience to make a difference in the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death
According to a close family friend, Keith Morrison, the legendary local news reporter turned Dateline NBC true crime TV star, has been tirelessly fighting for justice behind closed doors during the protracted, multi-agency criminal inquiry into his stepson Matthew's death from ketamine.
"Keith has the contacts, the soft skills, and decades of experience in dealing with local and national law enforcement to make a real difference in the investigation into Matthew’s death," told the source to InTouch Weekly.
They added, "Because Keith is involved, getting on the phone and calling people himself, the chances of there being real criminal consequences in this case have skyrocketed and Matthew’s whole family is leaning on Keith’s expertise as an investigator and, crucially, as somebody who can communicate with the authorities in a trusted, respectful manner."
"Keith isn't doing this for the glory, though. He loved Matthew like a son and doesn't want his death to have been in vain," added the insider.
Morrison, 76, tied the knot with Matthew's mother, Suzanne Perry, in 1981 when the 'Friends' alum was 12. Their stepfather-stepson bond grew over time, which is why the Dateline correspondent has played a crucial role in the inquiry.
Law enforcement believes Matthew Perry's ketamine-related death involved 'multiple people'
Matthew, 54, died in his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner eventually concluded that the acute effects of ketamine—a medication traditionally used in conjunction with anesthesia—were the cause of his death.
Although the actor had a lengthy history of addiction, close friends stated that he had been sober for 19 months at the time of his death. Morrison now demands that those accountable for giving Matthew the medications receive consequences.
According to a law enforcement source, the investigation into Matthew's death is nearing its conclusion, and authorities believe "multiple people" ought to face charges, as reported by PEOPLE Magazine.
The final decision on whether to file charges against the apparent drug dealers involved is reportedly going to come from the US Attorney's Office.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner concluded its investigation into Matthew's death in December. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) began investigating the circumstances surrounding his overdose death in May after the release of the medical examiner's report.
