DEA searches Hayden Panettiere’s home following her death

People reports that the search was carried out under a warrant targeting potential illicit narcotics. TMZ, which first reported the operation on Tuesday, September 15, stated that federal investigators sought controlled substances as well as items that could shed light on their origin.

Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville,” and the “Scream” franchise, was found unconscious on August 16 in a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Emergency responders were unable to revive her. The actress was 36 years old..

The Greenville County coroner’s office, however, reminded on September 14 that the exact cause and circumstances of her death remain undetermined. Toxicology tests are still pending. The autopsy revealed no trauma that could explain her death.

The Los Angeles Times had previously reported that the investigation was particularly focused on the possible source of pills obtained without a prescription. This information outlines a line of inquiry: no authority has yet publicly established that a specific substance caused Hayden Panettiere’s death.

No arrests have been announced at this stage. The search confirms the opening of a federal investigation, but does not allow for conclusions regarding an overdose or assign responsibility until official results are released.