In a dramatic courtroom scene in Ontario, Elisabeth Belien confronted Kenneth Law, a former chef who sold toxic chemicals to people across 40 nations through online suicide forums.
Law admitted 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada, but almost 80 deaths—including many in the UK—are linked to the bulk of the 1,200 packages he shipped. A plea deal meant he will not face charges in the UK, sparing him from the public spate of court notices.
Belien, who bought a poison package at 23, described the moment as a “low ebb” that made her action easier. She then recounted her recovery after an antidote, but noted that trauma lingers and she feels guilt for surviving.
Other families sent impact statements— from the fathers of Thomas, Henry, and Ashleigh—many expressing heartbreak, disbelief they could have prevented the deaths, and a plea that future victims be met with help instead of a seller.
Law’s case highlights how online platforms can be exploited to facilitate self‑harm, underscoring the urgent role of regulation and awareness for vulnerable users.
