Fort Wayne, IN – A northern Indiana man is facing serious charges after police say he supplied the fatal dose of fentanyl that killed his girlfriend, a 29-year-old mother of three, earlier this summer. The case highlights ongoing concerns surrounding fentanyl use, delayed emergency calls, and the deadly consequences tied to the powerful synthetic opioid.
The Incident That Led to the Fatal Overdose
According to details outlined in court documents reviewed by investigators, Jeremy Duvall, 45, told police he witnessed Keana Swafford standing beside a bed smoking fentanyl on June 27. Duvall said he later fell asleep and woke to find her face down on the floor, unresponsive.
Authorities say Duvall hesitated before seeking help, struggling internally with whether to call 911. He eventually made the call, but by the time first responders arrived, he had already left the residence.
Paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but Swafford was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Investigation and Discovered Messages
During their investigation, law enforcement obtained a warrant for Duvall’s phone. Messages on the device reportedly revealed his emotional state and lingering guilt following the overdose. In one text, quoted by a Fort Wayne-area news outlet, he wrote:…