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Doctor Sentenced for Attempted Murder
A British doctor is sentenced to 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother's partner by injecting him with poison disguised as a Covid vaccine booster.
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Thomas KwanPatrick O'haraJenny LeungChristina Lambert
- What crime was Thomas Kwan convicted of?
- A British doctor, Thomas Kwan, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother's partner, Patrick O'Hara, to inherit his mother's house. He injected O'Hara with a tissue-destroying poison disguised as a Covid-19 vaccine booster.
- What were the consequences for Patrick O'Hara?
- O'Hara survived the attack but suffered severe consequences, requiring the amputation of part of his arm. He described the ordeal as leaving him a shadow of his former self, and he and Kwan's mother have since separated.
- What was Kwan's motive for attempting the murder?
- Kwan meticulously planned the murder, creating fake NHS letters and using a disguise to administer the poison. He was motivated by greed and a desire to inherit his mother's estate, fearing O'Hara would inherit it instead.
- What evidence did the police find during their investigation?
- Police used CCTV footage to track Kwan down. A search of his home revealed various poisons, including arsenic, mercury, and ricin precursor materials, along with instructions on ricin production.
- What was the judge's assessment of Kwan's actions and motivations?
- Judge Christina Lambert described Kwan's actions as a bold plan to murder a man in plain sight. She highlighted his obsession with money and his belief in his entitlement to his mother's inheritance.