Authorities 'zeroing in on potential drug dealer' in Hayden Panettiere's death as ex Brian Hickerson meets with DEA
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Key Points:
- Authorities are focusing on identifying a potential drug dealer linked to the drugs that may have caused actress Hayden Panettiere's death, with her ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson reportedly cooperating with the DEA.
- Panettiere died from an apparent overdose, with paramedics responding to a cardiac arrest call and Narcan found at the scene, though her toxicology report is still pending.
- Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were present at the Airbnb where Panettiere died; Zach claims Brian administered Narcan and they both performed CPR before emergency services arrived.
- Hickerson's attorney has urged respect for the ongoing investigation, stating no foul play has been found, while Panettiere’s estranged mother has criticized Brian’s account and questioned the timeline and circumstances of the overdose.
- Despite public attention, Brian Hickerson has remained mostly silent following an initial statement, and authorities continue to investigate the case.
