Beth Nichole Christianna Morris, a 34-year-old resident of Moore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
On October 28, 2019, officers from the Norman Police Department responded to an overdose death at an apartment complex in Norman. An investigation revealed that Morris had sold three counterfeit “M-30” pills laced with fentanyl to the victim the day before the incident.
Morris was charged on March 18, 2024, with distribution of fentanyl through a Superseding Information and pleaded guilty on March 27, 2024. As part of her plea agreement, she admitted that her actions resulted in the victim’s death.
During sentencing on July 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton ordered Morris to serve over nine years in prison and four years of supervised release following her sentence. She must also pay $18,690.51 in restitution to cover funeral expenses for the victim’s family. Judge Heaton stated: “the seriousness of the offense and the need to afford adequate deterrence.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigated the case as part of its ongoing efforts against fentanyl distribution. The agency’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign highlights risks associated with counterfeit pills containing fentanyl; more information is available at https://www.dea.gov/onepill. Additional resources about fentanyl dangers can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16O7TkhFH9k.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Hoch and David McCrary prosecuted the case.
Public filings provide further details regarding this matter.
