DEA Assists Greenville Police in Hayden Panettiere Death Probe
The Drug Enforcement Administration is supporting the Greenville, South Carolina police investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, with the cause of death still under review.
The Greenville City Police Department in South Carolina is leading the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, with the Drug Enforcement Administration providing assistance, according to a source familiar with the case. Police and EMS responded to a call about an unresponsive female on August 16 and pronounced Panettiere dead at the scene. Dispatch audio obtained by media outlets referenced an "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" in connection with the incident. An autopsy completed on August 17 found no signs of trauma, and the coroner said the cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and additional studies. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released at this time.