A Naperville man was sentenced to six years in prison for delivering a lethal dose of ketamine to 23-year-old Auroran Austin Bank in 2020.
On Friday, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that 27-year-old Samuel M. Nesnidal was sentenced by Judge John Barsanti after Nesnidal had pled guilty to the offense of drug-induced homicide, a class X felony, in May.
Prosecutors stated in court that on October 1, 2020, Nesnidal delivered the ketamine to Bank, who ingested the substance and was found dead in his home the next day. An autopsy and toxicology analysis revealed that Bank died from fentanyl and ketamine intoxication.
“This case underscores the critical role that drug-induced homicide charges play in combating the devastating impact of illicit drug sales,” Assistant State’s Attorney Kelly Orland stated after the sentence was handed down. “It ensures that those who knowingly distribute dangerous substances are held accountable for their actions, instead of continuing to prey on vulnerable individuals struggling with addiction. We are committed to using every tool at our disposal to bring justice to families affected by these tragic losses.”
Nesnidal must serve at least 75 percent of the sentence and pay $20,034.70 in restitution to the victim’s family.
