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 believes a monster is now off the streets.

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

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