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Greta Stonehouse

Body modifier 'monster off the streets'

Brendan Leigh Russell was found guilty of manslaughter, genital mutilation and grievous bodily harm. (AAP)

A mother whose daughter died after a body modifier implanted a silicon snowflake into her hand told him she truly believes a monster is off the streets.

In November Judge Helen Syme found Brendan Leigh Russell, 41, guilty of manslaughter, having deterred the 30-year-old woman from seeking medical attention after her implant became infected.

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