During a sentencing hearing in Ontario, Canada, a British woman identified as Elisabeth Belien confronted Kenneth Law, a Canadian poison seller who has admitted to aiding suicides. Belien recounted how Law had sold her toxic chemicals when she was at a vulnerable point in her life at age 23. Though she survived after receiving medical treatment, Belien described experiencing lasting psychological effects, including survivor’s guilt and intrusive thoughts, and expressed feelings that Law had exploited her despair.
Law has admitted to 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada after meeting vulnerable individuals through online suicide forums. Authorities estimate he distributed approximately 1,200 packages of toxic substances to recipients in 40 countries, with roughly one-quarter sent to the United Kingdom. He was arrested in May 2023 following a multi-national investigation involving law enforcement agencies from at least a dozen countries. As part of a plea arrangement with Canadian authorities, Law will not face charges related to the nearly 80 deaths linked to him in the UK.
During the sentencing hearing, impact statements were presented from families of deceased victims. These included David Parfett, whose son Tom died in October 2021, and the parents of Henry Tucker, a 14-year-old British boy who passed away during the same period. Additional statements came from Norson Harris, father of Ashleigh Harris, and Sandra Scott, whose daughter Amara died on February 9 2022 at age 25. Each family member spoke to the profound grief and ongoing trauma resulting from their losses and the circumstances surrounding Law’s role in their deaths.
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