'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
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Notable Quotes
"The enormity of losing a child is catastrophic."
— Tanya Whitaker , Other
"Words on paper can't even begin to describe the painful loss of our amazing daughter."
— Debbie Cornish , Other
"I have never stopped being proud of her."
— Faith George , Other
"The feeling I had was like an electric shock going through me."
— Maurice Dunham , Other
"A death such as this is the thing of nightmares."
— Maureen Cooper , Other
Key People
Debbie Cornish is the mother of Danielle Cornish, another victim of Kenneth Law.
Faith George is the mother of Faith Ike-Elechi, a victim of Kenneth Law.
Kenneth Law is a Canadian man who sold toxic chemicals online and has pleaded guilty to aiding suicides.
Maureen Cooper is the mother of Gary Cooper, a victim of Kenneth Law.
Maurice Dunham is the father of Michael Dunham, a victim of Kenneth Law.
Tanya Whitaker is the mother of Samuel Whitaker, a victim of Kenneth Law.
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Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
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