Man pleads guilty to selling chemicals online which led to two suicides

A man has pleaded guilty to selling a substance online to assist people committing suicide.

Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted four charges of intentionally doing an act capable of encouraging or assisting the suicide of another.

Two deaths are being investigated in connection with four packages containing a substance sold online.

Cross’ arrest in January 2025 came after North Wales Police’s investigation into a business selling a substance via an online forum to assist with suicide.

DCS Chris Bell said: ‘Cross took advantage and exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental illnesses.

‘I hope today’s admission provides the victims and their families with some peace of mind and relief that they are now spared the ordeal of a trial.

‘My thoughts, and those of the whole investigation team, remain with them today.

‘This has been a highly complex and sensitive investigation over the past 10 months, and I want to acknowledge the courage of the witnesses who played an integral part in the investigation during such difficult circumstances.

‘I want to thank my team who built a thorough and detailed case that resulted in Cross admitting all four offences, and a number of key partners to which we are grateful, including the Crown Prosecution Service, The National Crime Agency and colleagues from other forces.

‘Safeguarding vulnerable individuals is a priority for us, and we continue to work closely with partner agencies to provide support and prevent harm wherever possible.’

Cross will be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday, January 7.

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