A British doctor, Dr. Thomas Kwan, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for attempting to murder his mother’s partner, Patrick O’Hara, by injecting him with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine. This shocking crime was motivated by Kwan’s disgruntlement over his inheritance and his belief that O’Hara was standing in the way of him inheriting his mother’s home.
Kwan, 53, disguised himself as a nurse and visited O’Hara’s home to carry out the poisoning. Fortunately, O’Hara survived after being in intensive care for several weeks and undergoing a procedure to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating disease caused by the poison. This heinous act was described by the judge as an audacious plan to murder a man in plain sight.
The elaborate plot orchestrated by Kwan involved sending fake letters with National Health Service logos and hyperlinks to lure O’Hara into receiving a COVID booster shot at home. He went to great lengths to disguise himself in protective gear and used fake license plates to avoid detection. Prior to injecting O’Hara, Kwan spent 45 minutes at a hospital pretending to conduct health checks and surveys.
It was revealed that Kwan had a morbid obsession with poisons, as evidenced by the substances found in his home, including arsenic, liquid mercury, and castor beans used to make ricin. His resentment towards his mother and O’Hara stemmed from financial disputes and his belief that he was entitled to a larger share of his inheritance. Kwan’s manipulation of his mother’s finances and his attempt to eliminate O’Hara were fueled by greed and bitterness.
The sentencing of Dr. Thomas Kwan to 31 years in prison serves as a reminder of the consequences of greed and the lengths some individuals are willing to go to for financial gain. The justice system has prevailed in holding Kwan accountable for his actions, providing closure to the victim, Patrick O’Hara, and sending a strong message against such despicable acts of violence and betrayal.
