The families of people who died after methanol poisoning during a backpacking trip say they are preparing for a legal outcome they fear may not fully reflect the harm caused. PerthNow and The West Australian report that the parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning express disappointment after hearing information about the potential penalties for those responsible. The reporting focuses on the families’ reaction to the likely sentencing range and their concern that the consequences may be inadequate given the fatal outcome. Both outlets describe the parents as bracing for what they see as a poor result in court, with their comments centring on the impact on the victims and the seriousness of the poisoning. The articles present the families’ perspective while noting that the legal process and the eventual penalties will be determined by the court. The accounts do not indicate that a final decision has been reached, and they highlight the emotional toll on relatives as proceedings move toward possible sentencing.