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my son died from whole leaf kratom powder
From S Eppard < switchinz@yahoo.com >
Date Sun 2Q26-Q2-15 6:37 PM
To Provos, Sara < SProvos@yarmouth.ma.us >
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I support banning all forms of kratom.
My 22 year old son l\4atthew Joseph Eller died from whole leaf Kratom Powder (the least potent form of Kratom
available in the United States). Kratom caused him to have a seizure, go into cardiac arrest and die. His toxicology
showed he died from the "TOXIC effects of l\4itragynine" an alkaloid found only in Kratom. He had no prescription
drugs, no street drugs nor alcohol in his system when he died, and his autopsy showed he had no underlying health
co. nditions. lt's important to note my son didn't die from 7-OH/7-hydroxymitragynine.
ln reference to Kratom; it's been said, don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Kratom being referred to as the
baby is a highly addictive toxic drug being compared to a baby to make it seem harmless, and the water in reference
to even more dangerous Kratom de ved drugs such as 7oh, Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, which can only be made with
Kratom as they are semi-synthetic requiring Kratom as the main ingredient. A simple internet search will reveal how to
make these drugs.
Sudafed which harmless in comparison to Kratom, is used to make methanphetamine, and is behind a pharmacy
counter, requiring state I'd, sold in very limited amounts, and recorded in a logbook for inspection by law enforcement.
I belong to The FB Group KrStom Danger Awareness. A group comprised of people whose loved ones died from
Kratom.
I spoke with the FDA regarding my son's kratom death, they assured me they are actively investigating all Kratom
injuries and deaths from Kratom that have been reported lo them.
Kratom is deceptively being put into seltzers, gummies and candies to cause addiction to unsuspecting consumers.
Does Kratom relieve pain and make you feel euphoric, maybe but so does heroin, methamphetamines and cocaine.
The FDA has NOT determined Kratom to be safe as demonstrated by their import alert on Kratom making it illegal to
import, therefore all kratom here has been smuggled into the United States according to the FDA. Their slow action
against Kratom powder is not an indication they think it's safe.
Thank you for your time, and the life you save may be someone you couldn't bare to live without.
Attached is my son's toxicology and autopsy results. Please call, text or email if I can help.
Sincerely,
Susan Eppard
231-286-4498
Switchinz@yahoo-com