the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. In December 2015, the pair were convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. [48], The guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar. [5][40] The commutation was welcomed by Miller's family. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. Yikes. In recent days there has been widespread speculation in Thailand that police have arrested the wrong men. I just warned that sometimes people have to be careful today Thailand is safe except there are some bad guys - like anywhere in the world. It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. [63] They plead not guilty to the charge at the trial, but Wai Phyo changed his plea to guilty during the proceedings. The Emmett Till case was one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice in American history. They were acts of extreme barbarity. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. Irregular Burmese migrant workers were now required to register with the police in an attempt to discourage illegal workers and prevent bribery. Thai police take DNA swabs and footprints of migrant workers yards from the scene of the murder of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on the island of Koh Tao. It will never make any sense. [51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. They had no prior criminal records. He got killed in a racist attack by several white men. A pro-bono legal team defending the men has said evidence collected by police was unreliable and not in accordance with internationally accepted standards, arguing it should not have been used to convict them. Mrs Witheridge said: 'The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it. [77], An opinion piece in Bangkok Post wrote that "practically no one believes [Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo] really brutally murdered English tourists", adding "in Thai media of all kinds, the consensus is that Win and Zaw Lin are scapegoats. The commissioner visited the murder scene yesterday but his officers were criticised after smiling and taking selfies. The images shown to the court were graphic, reports Jonah Fisher in Thailand. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. She had no alcohol in her system. The legal age you can get married has just changed, Charles & Camilla break major royal tradition, Courteney Cox speaks on Harry magic mushroom claim, Harry 'adding at least one more chapter' to memoir, Dylan responds to being misgendered on Instagram. Read about our approach to external linking. Anthony Cardullo 2013 (USA); From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. I'm not even following that rabbit hole because all I had to read was Porsche Girl, I've seen it before and it's bad Just to clarifyshe was NOT a dui. Some of these workers said they can earn more money in Thailand compared to Myanmar. [2] In 2014, the island had a population of around 5,000 locals. Read about our approach to external linking. I should add that I was not representing the accused men so I am not presenting arguments on their behalf in any lawyer/client relationship. Immediately after the hearing, the two migrants appealed to the families of Miss Witheridge and Mr Walker, asking them to co-operate in seeking a royal pardon from the Thai king. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. Lawyers for Phyo and Lin also claimed that forensic evidence used to convict them was contaminated and should be thrown out. Its a farce.. [1][96], Although tourist arrivals to Koh Tao dropped in the months immediately following the murders, there was little lasting effect on tourism to the island.[92]. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. Home Office pathologist Dr Nat Cary said Miss Witheridge had died from severe head injuries, consistent with multiple blows from the blade of a hoe wielded as a weapon and it was likely she would have died 'rapidly'. [35][84] Despite not initially being permitted to assist with the investigation,[33] British police observers including homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police and a forensics expert were eventually permitted into Thailand to observe the investigation. The second man, Wai Phyo,[a] was believed to have left the island by boat the previous night. DeSantis won't say he's running. Nick Pearson 2014; Despite years of inquiries about her son's death, including Freedom of Information requests submitted to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, no fresh details have been forthcoming. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. After what must have been an incomprehensibly painful month for the families of Hannah and David, the fact that painfully graphic not to mention wholly unnecessary photos of their bodies are being shared online is difficult to understand, particularly given that questions are yet to be answered about what exactly lead to their deaths. A Thai/Indian couple circa June 2021. September 20: Investigators now say there is no evidence to suggest Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were together on the day they died, with CCTV footage showing Mr Miller walking alone at around 1am. GRAPHIC crime scene photos showing the corpses of English backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller have surfaced online, traumatising their families. [33][34] Over 200 individuals on the island, many of them migrant workers, were tested in mass DNA testing. I have never had the courage to look. They said in a family statement: 'We confirm that our beautiful girl Laura passed away on Monday, September 16. She said that Hannah had originally planned to go to Europe or Australia before making a late decision to go to Thailand. ", Mrs Miller said: "It's been hard, very hard. Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. After unsuccessfully trying to find their possessions, they walked towards Mau Mau's house through the shortcut, which resulted in them being caught on CCTV. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. I just listened to your full podcast about Koh Tao with considerable interest. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 'Our family is broken and will never be the same again. [15] Some migrants who were questioned complained that officers scalded them with boiling water during interrogations, allegations which were denied by the police. That happened very close to my home (like, I could probably see the location if I went for a walk). [4][11][14] Their bodies were discovered on Sairee Beach a few hours later, between 4 and 5am, by a mute Burmese beach cleaner. In an extraordinary outburst yesterday, General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha (right) suggested that only ugly tourists were safe when wearing beach wear. [51] The defence provided a separate explanation for the events on the night. Police and court systems were hacked or taken offline in the following days, and a stash of personal information obtained from the court's servers was posted publicly. [1][31] Pornthip Rojanasunand, a Thai forensic scientist, testified at the trial that the crime scene was poorly managed. [1] Receiving half a million visitors each year,[1] Koh Tao is especially popular with backpackers and known for its marine life and scuba diving. [11] The two met in Koh Tao while staying at the same hotel. Where is Morgan from the Murdaugh Murders now? In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailands island of Koh Tao. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. Then, in June last year 47-year-old German Bernd Grotsch was found dead near his home on the island after what authorities described as a heart attack or snake bite. The police investigation and criminal trial were widely criticised by international media, human rights organisations, and legal experts. We are aware of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he said. Writing poignantly on the page she said: 'The past year has thrown our lives into disarray, tarnished our trust in anything and everything and made us question humanity. The brutal reality of seeing her like that made me physically sick and ive looked at alot of photos on that sub :/, Is there a reason I cant view them? So sad though!
"Life is too important to take seriously.". While collecting forensic evidence, tourists and locals were allowed to walk on the beach. [87][88] The protests angered Thailand's prime minister, who believed the demonstrations were a plot "instigated" to hurt the government. Later, police released CCTV footage which they claimed showed the students walking hand-in-hand down a street. Thailand beach murders: Hannah Witheridge's family beg for removal of graphic crime scene images circulating online Photos showing the battered bodies of Hannah, 23, and David Miller, 24, emerged . Virat Asavachin (Mr Ban) 2002; The Mirror reports that Hannah's family have pleaded for the photos of the pair, who were brutally murdered on a Thailand beach, to be taken off the internet. 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The court has now been told that vital DNA evidence cannot be retested. September 17: Thai police admit they have 'no idea' who killed David Miller and Hannah Witheridge after failing to link any of 12 suspects to the crime. The father of murdered British backpacker Hannah Witheridge has wept as graphic photos of her body lying on a Thai beach were shown in court. Five days since the . Pathologists and legal experts criticised the police for mishandling the evidence, allowing contamination of the crime scene and failing to use experts to collect forensic evidence. It is claimed Miss Witheridge encountered her attackers, had a conversation with them and may have even shared a cigarette with them before being dragged to her death. What's he waiting for? The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. Verdicts in the case are not expected until October. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. [39] Following an interrogation, during which police say Zaw Lin admitted he had entered the country illegally, Zaw Lin was arrested and his clothes and motorcycle were seized as evidence. The ending of Netflix's Triptych explained, Khlo Kardashian is living her best life on TikTok, Period-proof activewear to stop the leakage fear, Harry and Meghan 'evicted' from Frogmore Cottage. We have some new leads but we dont have any new suspects.. "The past three weeks have been unimaginably difficult and there are no words that can adequately describe the heartache and despair that our family is experiencing. He announced that he had "ordered all security-related agencies to track down those who are behind the Myanmar demonstrations". They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:47 am, Post They are said to have confessed to the crime but later retracted their statements. Then, 29-year-old Frenchman Dimitri Povse was also found hanged with officers describing it as a suicide. Prior to your posting to Thailand you must have received a report of this country in terms of its corruption, poverty, murder and crime rates. The couple was found half-naked in a secluded area of Sai Ree beach on the Phangan district island around 6.30am Monday. The island of Koh Tao is located in Southern Thailand. Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. Officers claimed they had 'strong evidence' to link six Burmese workers to the gruesome murders, though no forensic links could be made. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Barcroft David William Miller and Hanna Victoria Witheridge It is suggested David Miller was killed with a blunt piece of metal and not the rusty garden hoe first discovered at the scene and named as a murder weapon. What's he waiting for? [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. [88][89] Hacker group Anonymous published a video on 3 January 2016 criticising the verdict. My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. Wai Phyo and Zaw Lin were sentenced to death in December 2015 for the murder of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge, who were found bludgeoned to death on a beach on the island of Koh Tao in September 2014. I have created a Facebook page and a YouTube channel dedicated to looking into tourist deaths on Koh Tao. She sympathised with Hannah's family for their suffering over her 'tragic and unnecessary loss'. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. After the discovery of the British tourists' bodies on a beach on Koh Tao, police said Hannah, from Norfolk, had been raped and bludgeoned to death while David, from Jersey, had suffered blows to his head. Miller had scratches on his back and water in his lungs indicating drowning. An English human rights activist by the name of Andy Hall asked me to put him in touch with the Melbourne forensic expert, Jane Taupin which I did. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Two Burmese workers, whose names were given only as Saw and Win, are said to have confessed to killing the pair, who were discovered on 15 September. Andy was assisting the defence lawyers. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. [80][81], The Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, said "[foreign female tourists] think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Police major general, Surachate Hakparn, said in an interview that the police have cracked down on crime syndicates on Koh Tao since the backpackers' double . Mr Miller's body was discovered with severe head injuries several metres away, he said. 'On my darkest days, I think about the people who have thrown themselves out of planes, run significant distances and those who have sacrificed precious pounds from tight budgets to support us. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. David and Hannah were found bludgeoned to death on this Thai beach early in September 2014, shortly beforeLin andPhyo were arrested. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. A police officer told the trial of the severe injuries Miss Witheridge suffered and evidence she had been raped. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Is YOUR wood burner at risk? There were TRACES of cocaine, but that didnt contributeit was a small amount from a day or more before. Aside from Hannah and David, 2014 also saw the death of Nick Pearson , 25, from Derby, who was found floating in the ocean on New Year's Day. Luke Miller 2016; -, Press J to jump to the feed. [49] Wai Phyo was also charged with stealing Miller's phone. Miller, 24, likely was killed with a blood-stained hoe found about 50 . The country's prime minister, who had been phoning the national police chief daily for updates on the investigation, said "this should not have happened at all, as it will affect Thailand in the eyes of the international community". From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Man is banned from touching every parking meter in Liverpool for two years after being convicted of theft, Do not sell or share my personal information. We'll be dignified for David. job, Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence following claims Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hannah Witheridge 2014; Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . Last month, the tragic revelation that backpackers Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao shook the world. Many raised concerns that contamination cast doubt upon the forensic evidence: officials, journalists and tourists were seen walking around the crime scene, and Thai police did not use trained or independent specialists to collect forensic evidence. The father of murdered British backpacker Hannah Witheridge has wept as graphic photos of her body lying on a Thai beach were shown in court. Evidence shown in Alex Murdaugh's trial for murder shows the Colleton County property where the Murdaughs lived, at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Samyak Choudhary; and Laura Daniels (pictured, right), 30, died in hospital on Monday just five years and one day after her sister Hannah (left), 23, and fellow traveller David Miller, 24, were murdered, Laura (pictured with her husband, Lewis Daniels) has died five years after her sister was killed in Thailand, Hannah (left), 23, and fellow traveller David Miller (right), 24, were murdered on a beach in Thailand in 2014. , updated However, it did not match any of their DNA records. [55], The defence claimed that the investigation was flawed due to mishandling of forensic evidence, lack of legal representation during interrogations, use of threats and intimidation to secure a confession, and intimidation of witnesses. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. When do the clocks change in 2023? geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? 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