Doctor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder with Fake Covid-19 Vaccine
In a shocking case that has captivated the UK, Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old doctor from Sunderland, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after attempting to poison his mother's partner by administering a fake Covid-19 vaccine. The incident, which took place in Newcastle, has been described as one of the most elaborate criminal conspiracies in recent years. Kwan's actions were driven by a desire to prevent his mother's partner, Patrick O'Hara, from inheriting her estate.
Prosecutor Peter Makepeace revealed that Kwan posed as a nurse to carry out his sinister plan. On January 22, 2024, he arrived at his mother's home disguised with a wig, surgical gloves, and glasses, and even checked into a hotel under a false name. He administered a noxious substance, claiming it was a booster shot for Covid-19. The victim, O'Hara, survived the ordeal but suffered from necrotizing fasciitis, a severe flesh-eating infection.
The prosecution highlighted Kwan's extensive knowledge of poisons, which he used to devise this plot. He had previously informed O'Hara that he was a priority for the Covid-19 booster due to his age, further luring him into a false sense of security. Kwan's plan unraveled when CCTV footage captured his movements, leading to his eventual arrest. Authorities later discovered dangerous chemicals, including arsenic and liquid mercury, at his home, underscoring the premeditated nature of his crime.
The verdict in this chilling case is expected on October 17, 2024, as the public awaits the final outcome of Kwan's trial.
