A woman shared her harrowing experience of almost succumbing to a lethal substance she purchased from Miles Cross. She expressed gratitude for ultimately reconsidering her decision, acknowledging that the substance could have led to her demise.
Cross, aged 33, received a 14-year prison sentence for selling substances online that played a role in two suicides. Exploiting vulnerable individuals and those struggling with mental health issues, he established a business on an internet suicide forum. Through the forum, he provided a QR code for ordering a chemical directly from him, with payment facilitated through his bank account.
The woman, opting to remain anonymous, reflected on her decision to purchase the substance during a period of vulnerability and silent suffering. She emphasized the emotional distress caused by the incident, highlighting the challenges she faced in addressing and moving past the ordeal.
Acknowledging the ease with which the substance was accessible, she credited her change of heart for averting a tragic outcome. She raised concerns about individuals like herself being targeted by individuals who make such harmful substances readily available.
She further noted the potential impact on her life and family, underscoring the grave consequences of Cross’s actions. Her hope is that her experience can serve as a support to others in similar situations and contribute to ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Gareth Evans, Assistant Chief Constable of North Wales, highlighted a victim’s feelings of being preyed upon by Cross after purchasing the substance but not acting on it. This underscores the severity of Cross’s offenses and the imperative need for support mechanisms for those in distress.
Cross’s illicit business operations targeted vulnerable individuals and those with mental health challenges through an internet suicide platform. By offering a QR code for ordering a chemical directly from him and utilizing his bank account for transactions, he facilitated the sale of four kits at £100 each, resulting in two suicides.
Upon a search of Cross’s residence in January 2025, law enforcement discovered quantities of the chemical and related materials. Digital forensics linked him to the suicide forum, various social media profiles, and the implicated bank account.
Court proceedings revealed Cross’s involvement in the online suicide platform from July 2024, with offenses occurring in August of the same year on multiple dates. Initially denying the sale of kits, Cross later pleaded guilty to four counts of encouraging or assisting suicide, acknowledging his role in the tragic outcomes.
Despite his earlier claims, Cross admitted guilt in the court proceedings, accepting responsibility for encouraging the suicides of vulnerable individuals. One of the victims, Shubhreet Singh, tragically lost their life in West Yorkshire, while the identities of the other victims remain protected.
Following Cross’s sentencing, Andy Burrows, Chief Executive of the Molly Rose Foundation, condemned his exploitation of vulnerable individuals through the online forum. Burrows called for decisive action to prevent further harm and loss of life within such platforms.
Det Supt Chris Bell of North Wales Police characterized Cross as a