Canadian Court Finds Keneth Loo Guilty of Inciting Suicides in Ontario

Keneth Loo, a 60‑year‑old former cook from Ontario, pleaded guilty in the Newmarket court to 14 counts of aggravated counselling or incitement to suicide. The offences relate to 14 Ontario residents, aged 16 to 36, who died after following instructions supplied by Loo.

Prosecutors say Loo mailed more than 1,200 packages to addresses in over 40 countries, each containing lethal substances such as sodium cyanide and detailed instructions. He also operated online forums where he offered advice on how to end one’s life. Earlier murder charges were withdrawn, prompting anger from victims’ families who are urging stricter legislation on such suicide‑promotion forums.

During the hearing Loo declared, “I declare myself guilty,” while standing before the judge. Family members described the case as a homicide, with one father stating, “For me, this is murder.” Legal experts noted that Canadian law does not clearly differentiate between murder and incitement to suicide, a point the Supreme Court has yet to clarify. Loo faces a potential prison term of 10 to 20 years, with sentencing expected in a later hearing, possibly in September.