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Doctor Sentenced for Poisoning Attempt
A British doctor is sentenced to 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother's boyfriend by injecting him with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine.
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JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsHealthUkCrimeMurderInheritancePoison
National Health ServiceNewcastle Crown Court
Dr. Thomas KwanPatrick O'haraJenny LeungJustice Christina Lambert
- What were the consequences for Patrick O'Hara?
- O'Hara survived the attack but suffered severe injuries, requiring extensive medical care and resulting in significant physical and emotional trauma. He needed part of his arm removed to prevent the infection from spreading.
- What was the judge's assessment of Dr. Kwan's motives?
- The judge highlighted Kwan's obsession with money and his bitterness toward his mother and O'Hara as the driving forces behind the attempted murder. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the meticulous nature of the plan.
- What evidence did police find that implicated Dr. Kwan?
- Police used surveillance footage to identify Kwan and found evidence of other poisons in his home, including arsenic, mercury, and materials to make ricin, showing a morbid fascination with toxins.
- What was Dr. Thomas Kwan's sentence and for what crime?
- Dr. Thomas Kwan was sentenced to 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother's boyfriend, Patrick O'Hara, by injecting him with a poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine.
- What motivated Dr. Kwan to attempt to murder Patrick O'Hara?
- Kwan's motive was his resentment over his inheritance and belief that O'Hara was preventing him from inheriting his mother's home. He meticulously planned the attack, using fake NHS materials and disguises.