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U.K. Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Fentanyl Poisoning of Couple

Luke D'Wit manipulated and fatally poisoned Stephen and Carol Baxter, altering their will to gain control of their business.

  • Luke D'Wit, convicted of murdering Stephen and Carol Baxter with fentanyl, receives a 37-year sentence.
  • D'Wit created over 20 fake personas to manipulate the Baxters, including posing as a doctor.
  • Toxicology reports confirmed the Baxters died from lethal doses of fentanyl, leading to D'Wit's arrest.
  • A fake will and surveillance setup by D'Wit were discovered, aiming to inherit the Baxters' business.
  • The judge suggested D'Wit's motive may have been a desire to control others, beyond financial gain.
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