Mother of woman who died after implant procedure labels body modifier ‘a monster’ in court

Brendan Leigh Russell found guilty in November of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm

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A mother, whose daughter died after a body modifier implanted a silicone snowflake into her hand, has told a Sydney court she truly believes a monster is now off the streets.

In November, Brendan Leigh Russell, 41, was found guilty in a judge-only trial of manslaughter, having deterred the woman from seeking medical attention after her implant had become infected.

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