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Doctor Jailed for Poison Vaccine Plot
A British doctor receives a lengthy prison sentence for attempting to murder his mother's partner using a poisoned fake COVID-19 vaccine.
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JusticeHealthUkHealthcareCrimeMurderPoison
Crown Prosecution ServiceNewcastle Crown Court
Thomas KwanPatrick O'haraChristina LambertPeter Makepeace
- How did Kwan execute his plan?
- Kwan meticulously planned the attack, forging documents, disguising himself as a nurse, and using his medical knowledge to administer the poison. He was motivated by concerns over his mother's will, which favored O'Hara.
- What was the crime committed by Thomas Kwan?
- Thomas Kwan, a British doctor, was sentenced to over 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother's partner, Patrick O'Hara, by injecting him with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine.
- What was the motivation behind Kwan's actions?
- Kwan pleaded guilty to attempted murder and administering a noxious substance. The prosecution highlighted the strangeness and meticulous planning of Kwan's crime, showcasing his detailed knowledge of poisons.
- What were the consequences for Patrick O'Hara?
- O'Hara survived the attack but suffered from necrotizing fasciitis, a severe flesh-eating bacterial infection, requiring multiple operations. The exact toxin used remains unconfirmed, though ricin was found in Kwan's possession.
- What was the judge's statement regarding Kwan's actions?
- The judge described Kwan's plan as "audacious" and criticized his abuse of the healthcare system, emphasizing the damage to public trust caused by his actions.