Second Drug Dealer Held Accountable for Fatal Overdose

A second drug dealer has been held criminally responsible for a fatal overdose in Fresno County. Antwane Dupree Lee, 25, recently faced a judge and accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. He received a four-year sentence, a reduction from the initial second-degree murder charge he faced. This plea agreement was reached after prosecutors evaluated the evidence and engaged in negotiations with the defense counsel.

Lee was accused of selling the pills that led to the death of 34-year-old Vernisha Latriece Green, who was found dead on April 17, 2024, the day after the sale. This case follows a previous conviction in 2025 where Cassidy Gonzalez was found guilty of second-degree murder for a similar offense. Prosecutors have stated that dealers selling deadly pills will continue to be held accountable under state laws, with consequences that can include homicide convictions.