A new exclusive podcast from The Times exposes the harrowing investigation into the suicide of a young British student.
It can be traced back to a website run by a man in Toronto, Canada.
In the three-part series of Poison, James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, works with the father of 22-year-old Tom Parfett, who died by suicide. It uncovers the troubling truth about the person in Toronto and his involvement in providing a substance that is being used by young, vulnerable adults in the UK to take their own lives.
James tracks down Kenneth Law, the man behind the website, and confronts him in a shocking interview over his unethical business and the fact that young people have died after taking his product.
The podcast also features wider discussions about how young people can be prevented from taking their own lives.
James Beal says: “This case has been one of the most intriguing and tricky stories I’ve ever covered as a journalist. I hope this podcast is impactful in raising important questions about the dangers of unregulated online activity and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and their families.”
Poison is available from today on the Stories of our times feed.
