'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Summary
A Canadian man named Kenneth Law sold poison to people through online suicide forums, leading to many deaths in several countries, including the UK. Families of British victims shared their grief in a Canadian court during Law’s sentencing hearing, describing how their loved ones’ deaths have deeply affected them.Key Facts
- Kenneth Law admitted to 14 counts of aiding suicide in Canada.
- He sold about 1,200 packages of toxic substances to people in 40 countries.
- About a quarter of these poison packages were sent to the UK.
- Law was arrested in May 2023 after an international investigation involving multiple countries.
- Families of victims from the UK spoke at the hearing, expressing the pain and loss caused by Law’s actions.
- Victims included university students and young adults who died alone after taking the poison.
- A plea deal means Law will not face charges in the UK for deaths there.
- The hearing included personal statements from victims’ parents sharing the impact on their families.
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