TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa man has been convicted in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of Haley Scruggs, who was found unresponsive in her home in February 2022.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 45-year-old Brandon Jerome Silas was found guilty of Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death, four counts of using a communication device to commit drug trafficking, and money laundering.
Paramedics were unable to revive Scruggs, and her death was later ruled accidental, caused by fentanyl toxicity. A review of text messages revealed that she had discussed buying fentanyl from Silas shortly before her death.
During the trial, a DEA agent testified that Scruggs used a cash app to send payments consistent with drug purchases. Financial records showed Silas moved over $450,000 through his accounts over 14 months.
Two witnesses also testified that they had bought drugs from Silas and recalled him cautioning them to “be careful” when purchasing fentanyl.
The DEA reports that its fentanyl seizures in 2025 represent more than 133 million potentially deadly doses.
