Overview

• Luke D'Wit, convicted in March 2024, is serving a life sentence with a 37-year minimum for murdering Carol and Stephen Baxter using lethal doses of fentanyl.
• D'Wit manipulated the Baxters over years, posing as a doctor and creating over 20 fake personas to control Carol Baxter's medical treatment and finances.
• Essex Police investigators have been formally commended for their work on the case, which relied on digital forensics, toxicology, and financial evidence to secure a conviction.
• The ITV documentary 'The Essex Millionaire Murders,' airing April 28 and 29, features interviews with detectives, legal experts, and the Baxter family, offering a detailed account of the case.
• The case has raised awareness of elder abuse and fentanyl-related dangers, with Essex Police partnering with charity Hourglass to support vulnerable older adults.