What they did was fairly run of the mill for the Jim Crow South. [36] Footage near the crime scene also showed one of the three men running into a shortcut. 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 men displayed no emotion as they listened intently to a translator while the verdict was read at a court in the province of Nonthaburi, just north of Bangkok, the capital. High 62F. The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. [50], An 18-day trial began on 8 July 2015 in the Koh Samui Provincial Court. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post She was dedicated, ambitious and would have made an amazing difference to the lives of many families through her chosen career as a Speech and Language Therapist. 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. Traumatizing. Police in Thailand investigating the murder of two British backpackers suspect they were killed by two fishermen who then fled in a boat as CCTV images showing the couples last fateful movements in Koh Tao came to light last night. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago 'Countless times, I have logged in to Facebook and seen statuses made by people who know both Hannah and I, who have gone out [to Thailand] anyway. '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. There is a suggestion Mr Miller was coming to her aid when he was also killed. 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. When do the clocks change in 2023? Their findings were never made public, but were shared with the families of the victims. "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. She spoke out last November at the sentencing of sadistic troll Paul Hind, 38, who was jailed for 14 months at Newcastle Crown Court. [15], Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo retracted their statements following a visit from a consular lawyer for Myanmar and said they had made their statements under duress, after they had allegedly been beaten, left naked in a freezing room, and threatened with electrocution and an extrajudicial killing. 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Two years after her sister was murdered, Laura wrote a Facebook postwarning people not to travel to Thailand claiming Westerners are hated in the country. 806 8067 22 Registered Office: Imperial House, 2nd Floor, 40-42 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XB, Taking a break or withdrawing from your course, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/thailand-police-parade-burmese-killers-of-hannah-witheridge-and-david-miller-in-front-of-cameras-on-koh-tao-30635263.html, http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-10-03/funeral-of-murdered-leeds-university-student/, Does LSE take interview for its course in masters in management, Official UCL 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, Official Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Oral Health Science) 2023 Entry Thread, The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2023 Watch, St George's University of London (SGUL) A101 2023 Entry, Official Oxford 2023 Postgraduate Applicants Thread, Barts and the London (QMUL) A100 2023 Entry, Official Thread: (Undergraduate) Medicine 2023 Entry, TSR Community Awards 2022: Favourite Oldie - VOTING OPEN, TSR Community Awards 2022: Member with the Best Avatar - VOTING OPEN, Official University of Glasgow 2023 Applicant Thread, Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2023 Thread, Andrew Tate arrested for human trafficking, Barts and The London (QMUL) Dentistry 2023 Entry. Zaw Lin, front, and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun), rear, arrive at the court in Koh Samui, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. But his family said at the time that they had not received an autopsy report and had suspicions about the death. 'The pain of this loss is indescribable and our family very much need time and privacy during this unbearable time.'. Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. His mother decided to have an open coffin for him so everyone could see what had been done to him and it changed the thinking of America at the time. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post No trace of her has ever been found, though the official Thai police account is that she died at sea. Well, guess what? job, Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence following claims Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? I have never had the courage to look. The team were only allowed to spend two hours on Koh Tao and did not meet with the suspects or defence. [51], The prosecution also claimed the defendants entered the country in violation of the Immigration Act of 1979. Its a farce.. The head of the country's Central Institute of Forensic Science found that the DNA on the hoe did not match the defendants. Virat Asavachin (Mr Ban) 2002; DO NOT go in blind. . But Ms Daniels criticised the 'bungled' police investigation into the murders in a Facebook post in January 2016. David and Hannah were found bludgeoned to death on this Thai beach early in September 2014, shortly beforeLin andPhyo were arrested. At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. Most mainstream media provide only superficial accounts of what has been happening on the island and their published information is often inaccurate and understated the seriousness of the situation. They think our country is beautiful and is safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere. In December 2015, the pair were convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. 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. One of the men Mau Mau resided nearby. Yoshie Sazawa (Sharlyn) 2004; 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. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. This is a terrific answer. 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. 15:22 GMT 21 Oct 2014. Last month it emerged that two Burmese migrants convicted of the murders faced execution after appeals against their conviction were thrown out. 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. The government of Thailand was concerned the murders might affect tourism to the island, with arrivals dropping in the months following the murders. 'DNA and forensics evidence relied on to convict Zaw Law and Wai Phyo, and sentence them to death in the Koh Tao murder case, was fundamentally flawed and unreliable in terms of international standards.'. [42][43] Early police reports said Miller's mobile phone was also found in Zaw Lin's home,[44][45] although the media had previously reported the phone was handed to police by a friend of the victim. [5][6] Both were students who were backpacking in Thailand. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. The family of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has been hit by a fresh tragedy with the sudden death of her sister. Here are the names of some of the other outsiders who died on Koh Tao: Ian Jacobs 2000; The Emmett Till case was one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice in American history. Miss Witheridge's parents Tony and Susan Witheridge announced Laura's death today, saying they had been left in 'indescribable' pain. [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. As of July last year, the total stood at ten. 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'. Friends told police that Hannah, from Great Yarmouth, and David, from Jersey, left the club together between 3am and 4am. Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. Lawyers for Phyo and Lin also claimed that forensic evidence used to convict them was contaminated and should be thrown out. Mr Miller's body was discovered with severe head injuries several metres away, he said. 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. David Miller 2014; 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. [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. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, "This Septic Isle: Backpackers, Bloodshed and the Secretive World of Koh Tao", "Links revealed between police and migrants on Koh Tao", "Police: Still no suspect in killings of Britons on idyllic Thai island", "Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair's killers", "Thailand: Hannah Witheridge 'raped by two men before being killed', "Thailand backpacker murders: David Miller and Hannah Witheridge - two lives cut short", "Thailand murders: Victims' families talk of senseless killings", "Hannah Witheridge's family pay tribute to "beautiful, intelligent, loving young woman", "British backpackers murdered in Thailand named as Hannah Witheridge and David Miller", "Thailand murders: Amnesty International call for police torture probe", Koh Samui Provincial Court No. 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. [54] They argued that the defendants intended to kill Miller, using a hoe to hit him multiple times on the head. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. Kick-off time and live stream details, Arsenal can pull five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a win over Everton, but Sean Dyche's men will provide a stern test for the Gunners, Why isn't Liverpool vs Wolves on Sky Sports or BT Sport? The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. Witheridge was travelling with three other friends, and Miller with two others. Dr Cary also said there were signs that Hannah had been dragged and sexually assaulted. [83] A 2016 study said the case, which it described as a litmus test of Thailand's justice system, "seriously damaged the image of Thailand and of its forces of law and order on the global level". Part of the reason for coming out, was to go to Koh Tao. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. She graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in education in 2012. 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. [76], The International Commission of Jurists said "the defense must be afforded adequate time and facilities to explore whether the alleged destruction of evidence in this case was appropriate and unavoidable, and to test the prosecution case overall." Irregular Burmese migrant workers were now required to register with the police in an attempt to discourage illegal workers and prevent bribery. [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]. David's body is in the water in the picture captioned 'Photo of the resort' - just saying as I missed it several times when the pics first came online. [51] This decision was criticised by the Solicitors International Human Rights Group, one of the observers at the trial. However, at that time I was already aware of other tourist deaths on the island. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . 9 Oct 2014. [23] Local residents blocked the pier to prevent the unidentified killers from leaving the island. These illegal workers often reside with friends on the island, making it difficult to identify them. 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 in Thailand. [26][27] However, her clothes were not tested for DNA. [92], Thailand's government became concerned the murders may affect tourism to the country. Their bodies were found on a beach on the island of Koh Tao last September. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. 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. Two Ukrainian women look back at one year of war, Why you shouldn't go into TikTok's "monk mode", Pictures of Thai murder victim Hannah Witheridge's body circulate on the Internet, Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Hiroshi 2002; Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. [51][21] The trial was attended by external observers, including representatives from Amnesty International and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 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. 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. Five days since the murder police are no closer to catching the killer. The fact that people e-mailed her family the photos while pretending to be Nikki was enough. 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. Samyak Choudhary; and 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. 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. My Facebook page is called KOH TAO DEATH ISLAND. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. [11], An autopsy revealed that both victims were hit by a hard object resulting in head and face wounds. She made sure everyone on the nation had a chance to see what had happened to her son. Typically you won't see crime scene pictures on there, especially ones this brutal. What's he waiting for? 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. The images shown to the court were graphic, reports Jonah Fisher in Thailand. [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. [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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? [15] Public prosecutors initially rejected the report, asking for "certain flaws" to be fixed, more information to be supplied, and for the report to be made "more succinct". 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 last pictures - on night backpackers beaten to death: New CCTV revealed as Thai police investigate copycat killing theory. The reasons for her admission to hospital have not been disclosed. 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 5am, a few hours after their deaths. 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. The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. 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. 'Laura had been gravely ill and was being treated in hospital. Christina Annesley 2015; 11:58 GMT 20 Sep 2014 2023 BBC. Shelley Bot 2017; [62] They were both also charged with entering the country illegally, to which Wai Phyo had already confessed. [2] In 2014, the island had a population of around 5,000 locals. This could technically be counted as a crime scene as she was DUI but the aftermath of Nikki Catsouras (Porsche girl) crash is engrained on my brain forever. 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. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. Barcroft David William Miller and Hanna Victoria Witheridge September 19: Thai officials collect DNA samples from workers in bars and restaurants in Koh Tao. 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. September 18: Police claim DNA from two men alongside that of Miss Witheridge has been discovered on a cigarette butt 50 yards from where the 23-year-old's body was found. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. [42] In the trial, the prosecution said the phone was found smashed at the home of a friend of Zaw Lin's. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. Attempts to appeal the sentence failed, but a royal decree was issued by King Vajiralongkorn in 2020 commuting the death sentences to life imprisonment. The couple was found half-naked in a secluded area of Sai Ree beach on the Phangan district island around 6.30am Monday. 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? She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. Jeffrey Epstein's island is becoming a tourist attraction in the Caribbean here's what the Wonder if anyone here can help. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. 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'. [31][65] Jane Taupin, an Australian forensic scientist brought in by the defence, claimed that the timeline of DNA extraction was dubious; a rapid analysis of DNA samples had happened in less than 12 hours,[34] which she said was unusual because "extracting DNA from mixed samples was difficult and time-consuming". [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. 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? Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. 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. 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