Cassidy Gonzalez faces murder trial for fentanyl overdose

Cassidy Gonzalez is currently on trial for murder in Fresno County, California. The case revolves around a fentanyl overdose that occurred on January 17, 2022. Sage Dreith, Gonzalez's sister, shared her painful memories with the jury. She discovered her sister, Jade, lifeless on the floor two days after buying fentanyl from Gonzalez. Sage detailed the scene, describing the apartment as frozen in time. Food was left on the dresser, and a TV was paused on the show "Euphoria." This show features a story about a teenage drug addict. The defense attorney asked Sage about the drugs found in the apartment. She confirmed finding pills in various places, including the dresser and kitchen cabinet. As Sage answered questions, tensions rose in the courtroom. She felt confused by the defense attorney's questioning and accused them of trying to trick her. The prosecution argues that selling fentanyl shows a conscious disregard for human life, equating it to murder. Prosecutor Kendall Reynolds stated, "Jade was killed by fentanyl. Jade was murdered by Ms. Gonzalez." Gonzalez has pleaded not guilty. In court, she appeared emotional as jurors viewed police body camera footage of the scene. A Fresno police officer noted that there were no obvious signs of trauma on Jade’s body. The trial continues as the jury deliberates on the serious charges against Gonzalez.