David Parfett
David Parfett is the father of Tom Parfett, who also died after accessing substances from an online pro-suicide forum. He reached out to journalist James Beal, prompting an investigation that shed light on the impact of these harmful online communities and ultimately led to increased scrutiny of their influence on vulnerable individuals.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.92% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 348,672 | $1,700,000 | 15,596$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 341,136 | $2,700,000 | 13,568$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 1.00% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 48,222 | $210,000 | 2,100$ |
| Totals | 3 | 110,713,482 | 738,030 | $4,610,000 | 31,264$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Parfett is an advocate for more rigorous legislation to confront online spaces that guide people toward harm.
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Canada:
David Parfett's son, Tom, died in 2021 by suicide after taking a substance allegedly sold to him by Mr. Law.
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United Kingdom:
David Parfett described his son Tom as an 'absolutely lovely man' who had the ability to see the good in anyone.
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United Kingdom:
David Parfett is the father of Tom, who also died after taking a substance bought online, prompting the investigation.
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