His death is one of hundreds which have followed the same pattern of using this poison, often recommended on suicide forums.
But investigations by Tom’s father, David, and The Times have revealed the full extent of this deadly trade across the globe and are now chronicled in a new two-part documentary airing on Channel 4 on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July at 9pm – Poisoned: Killer in the Post.
University student Tom Parfett, 22, died in October 2021 (Image: David Parfett)
Tom Parfett was a Manchester United fan with a dry sense of humour and a great group of friends.
Nonetheless, he went on to become a university undergraduate at St Andrews in Scotland, studying Philosophy.
Tom died that night after checking into a Premier Inn hotel in Sunbury-on-Thames in Surrey with a lethal substance he had purchased online.
He said: “It was quite obvious to me how Tom was able to get it – and that there’s people out there who are posting this poison to vulnerable people, facilitated by internet forums like this one.
Kenneth Law is accused of sending packages of poison to people across the globe (Image: Peel Regional Police/PA)Who is Kenneth Law and what is he accused of?
Following the death of Tom Parfett, his father David had researched the website from which his son had purchased the poison and traced it to Canada.
Mr Law was arrested by police in Canada in May 2023, after The Times had published an exposé piece by journalist James Beal.
According to Radio Canada International, as many as 131 deaths have been linked to Mr Law’s products, including 97 in the UK.
All of the charges are linked to the deaths of people from across Ontario, aged 16 to 36.
He was approached for comment but did not respond to allegations made in the Channel 4 documentary.
The Times journalist James Beale investigated the world of online suicide forums and websites allegedly distributing poison (Image: Channel 4)
When will Kenneth Law stand trial?
Mr Law is due to stand trial on the 28 charges in January 2026.
This has delayed the trial to January next year.
The National Crime Agency, in the UK, is also investigating potential offences linked to the deaths of 98 individuals who purchased items online to assist with suicide.
No charges have been brought against Mr Law at this stage.
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