Police Review D'Wit's Past for More Victims

Essex Police have closed their investigation into whether Luke D'Wit, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Stephen and Carol Baxter, was a serial killer. The review was prompted by similarities in the deaths of D'Wit's father and grandfather, who, like the Baxters, were found deceased in their armchairs. Detectives conducted extensive forensic analysis and interviewed associates of D'Wit. After consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, police have determined that no additional prosecutions will be sought against the IT expert. D'Wit was convicted in 2024 for poisoning the Baxters with fentanyl, a powerful opioid found stashed at his home. He had manipulated the couple before administering the lethal dose in health smoothies and monitoring their deaths via a hidden camera. The potent drug was originally prescribed to D'Wit's father. Authorities previously acknowledged the possibility that D'Wit may have killed others with the drug and described him as extremely dangerous.