A man charged with 14 killings is suspected of distributing poison to those who could hurt themselves
A Canadian man accused of sending poisonous substances to individuals at risk of self-harm has now been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder. Kenneth Law, previously facing 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide, allegedly sent around 160 packages containing harmful substances to people in Canada and over 1,200 packages to addresses in more than 40 countries.
The accused, aged 58, was initially charged over the deaths of young people across Ontario. Inspector Simon James of the police force in York, a northern district of Toronto, emphasized the significance of the charges and stated that the investigative team did not take them lightly. The victims, aged between 16 and 36, were not named, and details about why the charges were upgraded were not disclosed. Law is also linked to global cases, but the exact number of deaths abroad remains unknown.
Law's alleged actions were brought to light in August when the UK's National Crime Agency identified 272 individuals in the UK who purchased items from Canadian websites linked to him, and 88 of them died. Official records suggest Law may be associated with 117 deaths worldwide, with a majority in Britain. Authorities in New Zealand, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland have confirmed receiving packages from Law.
Law, who allegedly utilized various websites to reach victims, is currently in jail and is scheduled to appear in court on December 19. Inspector James highlighted the challenges in dealing with websites located in other countries where Canadian law does not apply. If found guilty, Law would be recorded as one of the worst mass murderers in Canada's history.
