The sentencing followed several days of emotional testimony from Matthew Perry’s family, with his mother, Suzanne Perry, delivering a sharply worded victim impact statement that blamed Kenny Iwamasa for her son’s death.
In her letter, Suzanne said the family had placed their trust in Iwamasa, describing him as Matthew’s companion and guardian in his struggle with addiction. She said his most important duty was to help keep Perry drug-free and to act as a safeguard if he ever felt pressured or at risk.
According to Suzanne, Iwamasa did the opposite of what was expected of him. She said he helped facilitate illegal drug use, connected Perry with sources of supply, and failed to protect him when intervention was needed. Her statement accused him of enabling the addiction rather than helping Perry recover.
She also said Iwamasa injected drugs into Perry’s body despite lacking the qualifications or expertise to do so, calling the act reckless and dangerous. Suzanne wrote that the risks were obvious and that the behavior was repeated more than once.
The remarks reflected the deep anger and grief felt by Perry’s family as the case moved to sentencing. Their statements framed Iwamasa not as a bystander, but as someone they believed played a direct role in the circumstances that led to Perry’s death.
Perry’s family has spoken publicly about the pain of losing him and the devastation caused by addiction. Suzanne’s letter emphasized that the family believed there were opportunities to protect him, but that those responsibilities were abandoned. She said a simple call for help could have brought support from others in Perry’s circle and preserved his safety.
The testimony underscored the emotional weight of the proceedings and the family’s demand for accountability. Their accounts painted a picture of trust violated, warnings ignored, and a vulnerable man left exposed to serious harm.
The sentencing marks another painful chapter in the aftermath of Perry’s death, which has drawn wide public attention and renewed discussion about addiction, responsibility, and the people who surround those struggling with substance abuse.
Suzanne Perry’s statement made clear that, in the family’s view, Iwamasa’s actions were not merely negligent but actively harmful. Her words captured both the personal loss felt by the family and their belief that the fatal chain of events could have been prevented.
