Toronto, Ontario – Police in Ontario are closely collaborating with law enforcement agencies around the world as they delve into the case of Kenneth Law, who faces murder charges in connection with multiple deaths in the province.
York Regional Police Insp. Simon James, leading the task force investigating Law, revealed that the collaboration involves working with agencies such as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency.
Law, 58, has been hit with 14 counts of second-degree murder in addition to the 14 counts of counselling or aiding suicide that were already levied against him. The charges relate to the alleged victims in various Ontario municipalities, including Toronto, Peel Region, York Region, Durham Region, Waterloo, London, and Thunder Bay.
The accused is currently in police custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket.
Investigators have refrained from disclosing any specific information about the victims, out of respect for the individuals and their families, and to safeguard the integrity of the case. However, James did reveal that more than one of the victims were under the age of 18.
Law was initially arrested by Peel police in May following an investigation into two local deaths, with his alleged victims in Ontario ranging from 16 to 36 years old.
Police allege that starting in 2020, Law operated several websites to sell sodium nitrite and other items that can be used for self-harm. It is believed that Law sent at least 1,200 packages to people in over 40 countries, including at least 160 packages sent within Canada.
Based on official records, statements, and interviews with families conducted by various sources, it is being suggested that Law’s operations may be linked to 117 deaths worldwide, with 88 of those deaths occurring in the U.K.
Authorities in New Zealand, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland have all confirmed that Law shipped packages to addresses in their respective countries. In light of the allegations against Law, multiple Canadian police forces outside of Ontario are also reviewing past sudden deaths.
In a news release, Peel police appealed to the public to be vigilant about home deliveries from specific companies, as these packages may contain hoods, masks, tubing, and/or sodium nitrite.
The case continues to unfold as authorities work to bring further closure and justice to the victims and their families.