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Online Seller Jailed for Encouraging Suicide
7 Jan
Summary
- Miles Cross, 33, was jailed for 14 years for selling chemicals online.
- His actions directly led to the deaths of two individuals.
- He profited from selling to vulnerable people struggling with mental health.
Miles Cross, a 33-year-old man, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after admitting to encouraging or assisting suicide. He established an online business via a discussion forum, where he sold a chemical for £100 that was used by two individuals to end their lives. The judge described the interactions as "disturbing and deeply upsetting," emphasizing that Cross preyed on vulnerable people suffering from mental health issues.
Police discovered amounts of the chemical and other paraphernalia at Cross's address in Wrexham, north Wales, in January 2025. Analysis of his devices linked him to the forum, social media, and the bank account used for transactions. In November 2025, Cross pleaded guilty to four charges related to supplying a chemical compound capable of encouraging suicide.
Det Supt Chris Bell stated that Cross exploited victims in their "most desperate moments," profiting from their vulnerability. The CPS prosecutor added that Cross knowingly provided a substance intended to end lives purely for financial gain, highlighting the dangers of online exploitation. The investigation spanned 10 months, with authorities acknowledging the courage of witnesses.
