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Two family members of a young man who died by suicide almost four years ago in the United Kingdom turned their grief into an investigation, uncovering what they believe is an online M.O. of a Canadian accused of killing troubled people by selling them poisonous substances.
There has been a rise in the number of deaths related to the use of forums in which members share information about lethal substances and encourage others to take their own life.
The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.
Bereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation.
He refused to give a rationale for the site that has been blamed for the deaths of dozens in the US, Britain, Canada and Australia