Europe · 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 · 4 headlines · BBC News
Death of woman linked to toxic chemicals sale
A man based in Canada who sold toxic chemicals online is accused of exploiting vulnerable people, including a UK woman who took her own life using substances he supplied. Her mother has spoken out condemning the seller, while a survivor who also purchased the chemicals from him has described how he preyed on her despair. The case has drawn renewed attention to online sales of poisons to people experiencing suicidal crises.
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24 September 2026
- Survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair BBC News
- UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair BBC News