Fury as tragic TikTok star sent 'suicide kit' by chef linked to 88 Brit deaths

25 August 2023 , 20:21

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Imogen with mother Louise

The mum of a TikTok star who died after being sent a “suicide kit” by a chef has spoken of her anger after he was linked to 88 UK deaths.

Imogen Nunn, 25, who was deaf, took her own life in January after allegedly being supplied a chemical by Kenneth Law, 57, from Canada. The

said it received information in April suggesting 272 people in Britain had bought products from Canadian websites that sell substances to assist with suicide.

Imogen was known as Deaf Immy on the TikTok social media platform where she raised hearing and mental health issues with her 780,000 followers. Her parents Ray and Louise Nunn, from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, only learned five months after her death that a stranger may have helped her to die.

Louise, 53, a carer with four other children, said: “I’m full of mixed emotions. Reading how many other cases there have been is beyond words. They needn’t have happened and shouldn’t have happened. It makes me so angry.” Louise said many lives could have been saved if police had acted quicker when they became aware of Law three years ago.

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Imogen Nunn, 25, took own life

Canadian chef Kenneth Law, 57 (PA)

She added: “The police should have taken notice earlier when it was first flagged up.” Louise has called for Law to be extradited to the UK to face charges. She said: “We want justice for our child and we want answers.” In October 2021, Surrey Police allegedly tried to contact Law following the death of law student Tom Parfett, 22, from Maidenhead, Berks.

Tom is said to have bought the same substance from Law’s firm but officers did not pursue their investigation. Yesterday, his dad David called for a public inquiry, saying: “We have to learn and apply lessons immediately. Now we know the horrific death toll, it is important for families to understand what has happened and why policing worldwide allowed this despite clear warning signs.”

Tom Parfett (Supplied)

Law reportedly sent 1,200 packages to 40 countries and is also being investigated in the US, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Two months before Immy’s death at her home in Brighton, she is said to have told a care worker she had bought the substance to end her life. Sussex Police were contacted and visited her but she reportedly denied buying it and they took no action.

Yesterday NCA deputy director Craig Turner said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the loved ones of those who have died. They are being supported by specially trained officers from police forces. In consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, the NCA has taken the decision to conduct an investigation into potential criminal offences in the UK. This operation is under way.” Law was due in court in Ontario yesterday over two alleged aiding suicide offences in Canada.

* Anyone who needs support can call Samaritans free of charge on 116 123, email josamaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website.

Tom Pettifor