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. 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 . Police believe that, just like in her murder, the two latest victims may have been killed by fishermen who swam ashore in order to target foreigners. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . Virat Asavachin (Mr Ban) 2002; [7] Witheridge had completed undergraduate studies in education at the University of East Anglia and had started post-graduate studies in speech and language therapy at the University of Essex. [31] A British defence lawyer, Felicity Gerry QC, said the trial was "far too rushed and unfair to the defense". We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . Rocio Gomez; They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. A lot of expats have both lived and worked in Cambodia and Thailand, and this area is a place to discuss all aspects of life in Thailand and what's going on there. Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun were quickly arrested and later sentenced to death in 2015, a verdict that was upheld by the appeal court in 2017. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post [31] Media reports speculated that was because the defence was wary of calling on foreign experts fearing it could appear as undermining the Thai justice system, and could bias the judges against their case. 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. Hannah and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. [51] This decision was criticised by the Solicitors International Human Rights Group, one of the observers at the trial. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. When the bodies of British tourists 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge and 24-year-old David Miller were found brutally murdered on the remote Thai island of Koh Tao, the police immediately concluded that the killer had to be a foreigner, as a Thai person couldn't be capable of such brutality. The Ultimate Cambodian Currency Guide 2022: RIEL. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. Christina Annesley 2015; Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. [93] Amid the investigation, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul visited Koh Tao on 28 September 2014 in an attempt to reassure tourists. Ms Daniels is understood to have got married this year. We have some new leads but we dont have any new suspects.. 2040 / 2557", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koh_Tao_murders&oldid=1135707447, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 10:00. Most topics are about Bangkok and Pattaya because of their larger populations of expatriates and tourists in those cities, but this is for all things Thai. Dr Cary also said there were signs that Hannah had been dragged and sexually assaulted. Is Daisy Jones adaptation based on Fleetwood Mac? Some of these workers said they can earn more money in Thailand compared to Myanmar. BBC correspondent Jonah Fisher said Miss Witheridge's father and brother sat with their heads bowed as the evidence was presented in court but continued listening. Direct quotations from the trial are unavailable, as the judges did not permit the public to take notes. They also raised concerns with the absence of legal counsel prior to the confession, as well as difficulties with translation and interpretation. Elise Dallemagne 2017; Anthony Cardullo 2013 (USA); [51] The defence provided a separate explanation for the events on the night. At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. The following year Briton Christina Annesley , 23, was found dead from what Thai police described as mixing alcohol with antibiotics for a chest infection. The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. 2023 BBC. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'There wasn't a bad bone in her body. Thai courts have rejected accusations of torture and ruled that DNA evidence linked the workers to the crime. [58] Ostensibly, Wai Phyo changed jobs at the end of September and was travelling by boat to Surat Thani for his new job on the day he was arrested. Shelley Bot 2017; [29][30] The police initially speculated about who the culprit might be, alleging various individuals of perpetrating the crime without clear evidence. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago . They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. Andy was assisting the defence lawyers. Only if they are not beautiful." I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. Silje Mathisen 2014; The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. The discovery of the bodies last September sparked a major police investigation and intense local and international pressure to find those responsible. 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. The police were under pressure to produce results quickly, which affected how they conducted their investigation. had been axed by ITV following his recent comments about Meghan Markle, France double Cheltenham Stayers' Hurdle challenge inspired by all-time great Baracouda, Henri Le Farceur will be supplemented for the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Their bodies were found on a beach on the island of Koh Tao last September. "[78] Another commentary in the paper stated that the "overwhelming public skepticism stems from the police's longstanding notoriety for arresting poor and powerless scapegoats to save rich criminals who can afford to buy their innocence". He was found hiding on the boat later on 2 October. [87][88] The protests angered Thailand's prime minister, who believed the demonstrations were a plot "instigated" to hurt the government. [31] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". [25] There were no known eyewitnesses to the murders. 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. Last month it emerged that two Burmese migrants convicted of the murders faced execution after appeals against their conviction were thrown out. Its a farce.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? Miss Witheridge of Hemsby near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was raped before she and Mr Miller from Jersey were battered to death with a hoe on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on September 15, 2014. "We'll go with the flow as much as we can. The investigation of the Witheridge and Miller slayings was widely criticized as the crime scene was not properly secured, and questions were also raised about subsequent DNA testing. [42][43] The police said the suspects' DNA matched a sample of semen taken from Witheridge's body, and to the hoe and cigarette butts found near the body. Norfolk coroner Jacqueline Lake recorded a conclusion that Hannah had been unlawfully killed. Defence lawyers had asked for the samples to be independently verified but have now been told there is nothing left of them to re-test. They had been bludgeoned to death. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. Miller, 24, likely was killed with a blood-stained hoe found about 50 . GRAPHIC crime scene photos showing the corpses of English backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller have surfaced online, traumatising their families. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:22 am, Post In their verdict, a panel of two judges said the death sentences handed down by lower courts would be upheld as the men had been found guilty of murder and rape on the basis of evidence and forensic results. David and Hannah are just two of ten western tourists who are known to have been killed, died in suspicious circumstances, or gone missing on Koh Tao since 2012. Typically you won't see crime scene pictures on there, especially ones this brutal. and 'why do you care?'. [61], On July 10, the court ordered the DNA to be retested. Lining people along the beach, they measured their feet in order to make a comparison to footprints left in the sand near the murdered Brits' bodies. Ill leave this post up anyway for anyone whos interested. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. However, Christina's family say no toxicology report was carried out, raising questions about her death, while Dimitri's family say he could not have hanged himself because his hands were tied behind his back. Thailand is Cambodia's neighbor to the West, and this forum is dedicated to Thai news, stories, reviews, blogs, videos, Thai people and anything else related to the country. [21][73], The death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment on 14 August 2020 following a royal decree to commemorate King Vajiralongkorn's birthday and "illustrate the king's clemency". Yikes. A mix of clouds and sun. It is in these selfless acts of kindness that I see reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other.'. Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found close to bungalows where they had been staying, Thai police say two men have confessed to killing Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Koh Tao is a popular destination for tourists, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Her parents who are separated had pleaded with not to go on her backpacking trip to Thailand because they feared for her safety, Laura (pictured) died on Monday, with her family saying today that their pain is 'indescribable'. It will never make any sense. Five days since the murder police are no closer to catching the killer. DO NOT go in blind. 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Burmese migrant workers made up an additional 5,000, around 2,000 of these being illegal immigrants who bribe local police by paying 500 baht each month. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Officers revealed they are working on the theory that David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, were killed in a copycat attack of the rape and murder of Reading University student Katherine Horton, 21, who was murdered by two Thai fishermen on the nearby island of Koh Samui on New Years Day in 2006. 2023 BBC. Jeffrey Epstein's island is becoming a tourist attraction in the Caribbean here's what the Wonder if anyone here can help. Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. 81 castielsbitch 5 yr. ago That's so strange, because honestly the body was the first thing I spotted. The family of a woman murdered in Thailand have been "traumatised" by photos being circulated online. 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. Laura Daniels, 30, died in hospital on Monday just five years and one day after her sister Hannah, 23, and fellow traveller David Miller, 24, were murdered on a beach in Thailand. If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. Here at Cosmo we'll be respecting the wishes of Hannah's family tomorrow, and whether it's celebrity naked photos, horrific hostage videos in Iraq and Syria or grossly inappropriate crime scene photos we'll be steering well clear of these images if we see them shared online. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. [47][75][12] Human Rights Watch said the case was "profoundly disturbing" and called for the verdict to be reviewed in a "transparent and fair appeal process". Live TV coverage explained, The two go head-to-head for the fourth time already in 2023 when they meet at Anfield on Wednesday night, but the match won't be shown on television in the UK, Police recover Cheltenham Festival trophy that was stolen from Sheffield silversmiths, The Grand Annual Steeplechase Cup, the Cheltenham Festival's oldest trophy, was taken in a burglary in February but is back in safe hands in time to be presented at the showcase meeting in two weeks' time, Jeremy Clarkson responds amid speculation over Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? I am a legal practitioner in Perth, Western Australia who has been following events on Koh Tao very closely since the time of the murders of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on 15 September 2014. High 62F. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. 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