In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. The police quickly closed the inquiry, stating that he had drowned whilst swimming. Thailand beach murders: Hannah Witheridge's family beg for removal of graphic crime scene images circulating online Oct 08, 2014 16:49 By Andy Lines Photos showing the battered bodies of Hannah, 23, and David Miller, 24, emerged soon after news of their murders. 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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. Hannah Witheridge was seen walking through Koh Tao with a group of friends - all of whom are thought to be British - just hours before being brutally murdered, The 23-year-old is thought to have been out with two girls and two boys after Mr Miller returned to his hotel room at around 1am, David Miller was seen separately from different cameras. So sad though! Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). September 19: Thai officials collect DNA samples from workers in bars and restaurants in Koh Tao. Really gross. How Boris Johnson's Partygate tormentor Sue Gray is now enmeshed in her own row - as it is DAN HODGES: This grubby Sue Gray recruitment annihilates all pretence that Sir Keir Starmer is a man of Matt Hancock discussed 'deploying' new virus variant to 'frighten the pants off everyone' as former Health 'So many dead. This is a terrific answer. Deputy police chief spokesman Col Kissana Phathanacharoen said the two suspects, both aged 21, had been charged with three offences; conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to rape, and robbery. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. Very gruesome, theres one photo of his parents looking at him in the coffin and I really cant imagine what they mustve felt knowing theyd lost their son, he was murdered for nothing, and the horrible thing they were looking at was him. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Ukraine soldiers shoot down enemy drones with drones of their own, Wheel of Fortune contestant answers food puzzle wrong, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' His body was found at the beach at the Hillside Resort on Koh Tao, on January 1, 2014. The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. Aran Klaewklong, a security guard from Big Blue Diving shop, told police he found a mobile phone, clothes, a hotel key, shoes and an ID on the beach at 1.30 am during a beach patrol. WARNING CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING IMAGES OF DEATH. Rex Features. Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. That happened very close to my home (like, I could probably see the location if I went for a walk). "So for an hour the families of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller looked and listened as crime scene pictures were . She was also part of the Sathya Sai Baba cult and lived with a self-proclaimed 'guru'. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:48 am, Post But they were skeptical and he was fit and healthy at the time of his death. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . The authorities said he had died after striking the diving board from which he was jumping. They were then recorded at 12.55am leaving, stopping in a convenience store for a toasted sandwich, before walking back to their bungalow. The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. The Ultimate Cambodian Currency Guide 2022: RIEL. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. In an extraordinary outburst yesterday, General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha (right) suggested that only ugly tourists were safe when wearing beach wear. There have been suspicious reports of hand-sized bruises found on Lukes shoulders. International experts criticized the DNA testing done by the hospital at the time with claims that samples were tampered with in order to falsely incriminate two Burmese workers. Koh Tao Mayor Chaiyan Thurasakul said the website is accused of damaging Koh Taos reputation by calling it Death Island. A CCTV video of a woman running near the scene is described but not released. Take care of your gut and it will take care of you: Could these 'friendly' bacteria transform your gut Netflix subscribers can access hidden upgrade to their favourite shows - here's how to check if you are Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. Students Hannah and David had attended a beach party before slipping away together at around 1am on Monday. They also found a suicide note at the scene. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:47 am, Post September 15: The semi-naked bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller are discovered between 5am and 6am on Sairee Beach in Koh Tao on September 15. Need advertising? The last known video footage of the Russian woman showed her walking to Chaloke Hin Kao bay and never coming back. It has long had a reputation as a home for organized crime, corruption and as a place where the police protected local interests. TSR Community Awards 2022 - VOTING NOW OPEN! I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Five days since the . I remember seeing the pics 12 years ago and being horrified but I kept going back to look again . Today I was contacted by the son of Dave Tarnowski. The body had to be identified using dental records and previous X-rays. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. It's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. Its a farce.. His family accused the Thai police of a cover-up. Hannah was raped before she was killed. Thailand's prime minister today apologised for suggesting tourists in bikinis made themselves more vulnerable - comments which provoked outrage around the world. 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. She made sure everyone on the nation had a chance to see what had happened to her son. He had been dead about 10 days and had left to go snorkeling alone on November 8. I dont know if the killers are still on the island. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. On 15 September, the bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found on Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao, between 4 and 5 am, a few hours after their deaths.Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. After you reached Thailand and began your job I am certain that you would have explored Thailand and realized that what you saw in the streets and other parts of Thailand matches what was mentioned in the . by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post There were no signs of fighting or a struggle, nor were foreign objects or substances that could cause loss of consciousness found in the body.. I took your advice and read up on it instead of looking at the photos and I'm still disturbed. But after Anthony 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane Mamma Mia! The governor of the island said he had instructed the district chief to file criminal charges against the local online news outlet Samui Times in 2017 after it ran an article that questioned the police account of deaths and referred to Koh Tao as Death Island. There were no signs of a struggle or rape or other human DNA. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. 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. Burmese migrant workers crossing the Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge in the bordertown Mae Sot, Thailand. Five unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. Elise's mother Michele van Egten says she does not believe the Thai police's version of events amid fears authorities are working to suppress speculation about the many murders on the island. 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 killing. If we haven't already, we should delete the crime scene photo previously posted in a "spoiler", out of respect to the family's wishes. Can I ride an elevator while someone is sleeping inside? They still maintain their innocence, as they did throughout the trial. He also had given no indications before his death, that he had suicidal thoughts. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. Do you know this baby? They were arrested and tried and identified by Till's uncle. She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16, but failed to do so. She was said to have died of natural causes after mixing antibiotics she was taking for a chest infection with alcohol. The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, especially scuba diving. However, no toxicology report was conducted. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW, Kate Garraway reveals Derek's heartbreaking words when they thought he had just minutes left to live. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. 5th Oct, 2014. 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. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. British Bricklayer Luke Miller, 26, was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at the Sunset Bar at Sairee Beach on January 6, 2016. But, he said that most of these would have been present prior to his death, although he could not completely rule out the possibility that Nick had been attacked. Frenchman, Dimitri Povse, 29, was found hanging from the beam of a rented house on January 1, 2015. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post He was last night accused of smearing a murdered British backpacker to protect his countrys tourism industry. Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Never seen anything like it': Medics and care workers hits back at Matt Hancock by revealing Rishi Sunak told Matt Hancock that Dominic Cummings' time in Downing Street was 'a nightmare', new WhatsApp Madonna's Skid Row brother: For years the superstar, 64, was accused of shunning him. Me too :' ( she was almost unrecognizable. The island of Koh Tao, off the coast of Thailand, is often described as a paradise. Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. Suter had been a regular snorkeler and his death was totally unexplained. Doubts lingered over the conviction of two migrant Burmese workers for the rape and murders, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. 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. While Thai police are still investigating their deaths (the Burmese migrant workers, Zaw Lin and Win Zaq Htun, both 21, who previously confessed have now withdrawn their confessions) shocking photos of the backpackers' bodies are now circulating online, leaving their loved ones understandably horrified and disgusted. The items were still there are 3 am and he called the police. Im asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? A judge found the workers guilty and sentenced them to death despite questions about DNA evidence and the police handling of the case. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. 9 Oct 2014. Elise went 1.5 miles (2.5km) through the jungle to Tanote Bay and took a room at the Poseidon Resort where she booked another ticket for Bangkok leaving on April 24. Samples were taken from nine migrant workers and three foreigners including two brothers from Jersey who were friends of David Miller. See the latest list of Exclusive members-only articles on StrangeOutdoors.com, https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30320196. Six of those have since left and police colonel Kitthanes Thananunthawisin, of the Marine Police Divisions sub-division 6, said he had the names of all the boats and they were being recalled. But they have another dark side to them. Following criticism for the way the case has been handled, police are now working with detectives from Scotland Yard. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. The commissioner visited the murder scene yesterday but his officers were criticised after smiling and taking selfies. Tourists take pictures at Sairee beach spot where Mr Miller and Hannah Witheridge were killed on Monday, Tourists continued to arrive at the island today where local businesses are hopeful the double murder doesn't ruin the islands reputation, Relatives of the pair arrived in Bangkok on Thursday as police struggle to examine forensic evidence due to lack of technology. On February 16, 2015, Russian tourist Valentina Novozhyonova, 23, vanished from her hostel on Koh Tao. Not so shipshape! Investigators had no theory to explain her unexpected stopover on Koh Tao on her way back to the mainland and the capital Bangkok. Cambodia Expats Online: Forum | News | Information | Blog, Cambodia's Most Popular Expat Community Forums: Breaking News | Blogs | Nightlife | Khmer Culture | Information | Living, Working & Moving to Cambodia, Post That is the last time he is seen on camera. They think our country is beautiful and is safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? The family has contested the police version of events. They said it was 'difficult to say' whether the pair's killer or killers was still on the island, and then claimed investigations had pointed them to a group seen on the beach playing the guitar and singing 'western songs'. Thai police yesterday were measuring the feet of bar and restaurant staff after examining footprints left in sand near where the victims' bodies were discovered, Workers were forced to hold up signs with their names and a number on it as officials took their feet size and DNA n what has been branded a 'joke' by local people. 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. Pol Lt Gen Thanate Pinmuangngam, acting chief of Police Region 8, said In the Dallemagne case, the cause of death was suffocation. In a police interview Mr Ware told officers that David then told him he was going out to get some cigarettes but another friend revealed he went instead to nightclub AC to meet up with Hannah and her friend Emma Madeline. Pathologist Dr. Michael Biggs told the hearing that there were many injuries on Nick's body, including to the head, limbs, and face. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. Later, police released CCTV footage which they claimed showed the students walking hand-in-hand down a street. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. Official: Queen's University Belfast A100 2023 Entry, I'm withdrawing my Uni application 2 days before the uni interview, should I say some. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post After weeks of investigations, Thai Police have arrested three Burmese man in relation to the murder of two British tourists David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on the holiday island of Koh Tao.The Burmese migrant worker community is on high . The last pictures - on night backpackers beaten to death: New CCTV revealed as Thai police investigate copycat killing theory. Today, we have gotten rid of them.. Typically you won't see crime scene pictures on there, especially ones this brutal.
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