Narcotics detective joins probe into Hayden Panettiere's death

Authorities have reportedly enlisted a narcotics investigator to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of American actress Hayden Panettiere, according to her mother, Lesley Vogel. Vogel told NBC News that officials informed her of an investigation into potential drug consumption, indicating that a specialist in narcotics has been brought into the case.

Vogel expressed uncertainty about the current stage of the investigation, noting that authorities still have questions regarding the death, which was initially suspected to be a possible overdose. TMZ reported that police are working to determine if any illegal activity played a role in Panettiere's passing. The official cause of death remains undetermined as toxicology results are still pending.

Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, was reportedly found in the apartment where Panettiere died, according to TMZ. The actress had been open about her past battles with alcohol and opioid dependency throughout her life. She also used medication for various physical ailments.

Vogel has also shared her perspective on her daughter's death, suggesting that the entertainment industry had a negative influence on Hayden, ultimately contributing to her demise. Panettiere passed away on August 16 and was discovered unresponsive in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment. Reports indicate she was found by Zach Hickerson, the brother of her on-again, off-again partner Brian Hickerson, who was also present in the apartment but asleep in another room.

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The authorities informed me about an investigation related to possible drug use and that a narcotics specialist has even been included in the case.