Hayden Panettiere died from single fentanyl-laced pill, DEA zeroes in on dealer
Authorities say the actress consumed oxycodone laced with fentanyl before her death in South Carolina; investigators are pursuing her alleged drug supplier.
What to know
- Panettiere died from a single pill of oxycodone laced with fentanyl on August 18; the DEA is investigating an alleged "long-term drug dealer" she met in Los Angeles.
- Boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was present at her death and has a history of domestic violence against her, has been cooperating with DEA investigators.
- Panettiere had been candid about her addiction struggles in her memoir released three months before her death; toxicology results are pending and could take up to 12 weeks.
“The actress appears to have met with her "long-term drug dealer" in Los Angeles before flying to South Carolina, where she died of a suspected overdose on Aug. 16, just before her 37th birthday.”
Law enforcement sources, Multiple sources connected to the case · NY Post ↗ · Sep 13
Hayden Panettiere Actress, deceasedBrian Hickerson Panettiere's boyfriendDrug Enforcement Administration Federal investigatorPanettiere's mother Family member
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Single pill determined fatal; Hickerson cooperating with DEA
Reports confirm Panettiere ingested just one pill containing the lethal combination. Brian Hickerson, who accompanied her on the flight and was in the apartment when she died, has met with DEA officials in Los Angeles and South Carolina. Toxicology results are expected to take up to 12 weeks.
“The mom appears to have taken one pill the day she died, but it was fatal because it was laced with fentanyl, the sources said of the opioid 50 times stronger than heroin.”
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first by torontosun.com, 9d ago · also KTLA, FOX 7 Austin, PinkNews, LA Times, LA Times California, Yahoo +6
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12 outlets Did Hayden Panettiere die after consuming pill laced with fentanyl? Shocking details revealed
first by Hindustan Times, 10d ago · also The Times, The Telegraph, Mercury News, One America News Network, Page Six, NY Post +5
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- Hayden Panettiere died after taking ‘oxycodone laced with fentanyl’ The Times · 10d ago
- Hayden Panettiere died after taking ‘pill laced with fentanyl’ The Telegraph · 10d ago
- Hayden Panettiere likely killed by fentanyl-laced oxycodone: report Mercury News · 9d ago
- Report: Fentanyl-laced pill led to Hayden Panettiere's death One America News Network · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere took just one fentanyl-laced pill before death: report Page Six · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere died after taking just one pill laced with fentanyl: report New York Post · 9d ago
- HAYDEN PANETTIERE DIED FROM FENTANYL-LACED OXY, SOURCES Drug Dealer DEA Target TMZ.com · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere took fentanyl-laced oxycodone on day of death: Report Times of India · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere died due to 'fentanyl-laced pill' The Canberra Times · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere died after taking one fentanyl-laced pill according to new reports nine.com.au · 9d ago
- Hayden Panettiere may have taken fentanyl-laced oxycodone before death: TMZ Yahoo News Canada · 7d ago
- Hayden Panettiere’s rep addresses report about fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill NY Post · 7d ago
- Hayden Panettiere’s rep disputes report she died from fentanyl-laced pill NewsNation · 7d ago
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TMZ reports Hayden Panettiere took a pill believed to be oxycodone that was laced with fentanyl on the morning of her death. The DEA is reportedly investigating the dealer who allegedly supplied the drugs.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere reportedly died after taking an oxycodone pill that investigators believe was laced with fentanyl, law enforcement sources familiar with the case told TMZ.
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Investigators Believe Hayden Panettiere Died From Taking Fentanyl-Laced Pill: Report https://www. usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/ news/hayden-panettiere-died-from-fentanyl-laced-pill-report/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Celebrity News @ celebrity-news-thenewsdesk
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Toxicology reveals fentanyl-laced oxycodone as cause
Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ that Panettiere died after consuming oxycodone laced with fentanyl, one of the most potent opioids. She reportedly met with her "long-term drug dealer" in Los Angeles before flying to South Carolina.
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DEA focuses investigation on potential drug dealer
Law enforcement sources report that federal drug enforcement agents are "zeroing in" on a drug dealer who may have contributed to Panettiere's death. Her boyfriend Brian Hickerson has communicated with the DEA.
“This person in her life that we have been trying to get rid of for quite some time was with her at her death and that was Brian Hickerson.”
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2 outlets Hayden Panettiere Investigation Update
first by Fox News, 9d ago · also NY Post
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Hayden Panettiere dies in South Carolina apartment — The 36-year-old actress is found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment. EMS initiates advanced cardiac life support but resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful. Narcan is reportedly found at the scene.
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first by The Daily Caller, 9d ago · also Daily Wire, Daily Caller
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- The Pill Investigators Believe May Have Killed Hayden Panettiere The Daily Wire · 9d ago
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