Drugs found, Brian Hickerson's comments
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actress Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina, from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, with the death ruled accidental and no trauma found.
- Investigators discovered fentanyl-laced pills, a bottle of Adderall, blue pressed pills, syringes, and an unidentified white powder at the scene, though the powder's identity remains unclear.
- Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, who was present at the scene, reported administering Narcan to reverse the overdose without success and described her history of substance abuse.
- Brian Hickerson was briefly detained following an unrelated assault incident but released without charges, while his brother Zach was arrested for public intoxication and later fined.
- DEA and local authorities continue to investigate the source of the fentanyl-laced pills, with the case remaining active and complex.
