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Miller, 24, likely was killed with a blood-stained hoe found about 50 . [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". 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Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. 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? [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. [25] There were no known eyewitnesses to the murders. Their bodies were found at 6am. But his family said at the time that they had not received an autopsy report and had suspicions about the death. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. In 2017, Belgian Elise Dallemagne was found dead in the jungle of Koh Tao in what police said was suicide by hanging - though her family rejected that explanation. In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. It's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. 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. [49] Wai Phyo was also charged with stealing Miller's phone. [51][21] The trial was attended by external observers, including representatives from Amnesty International and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Read about our approach to external linking. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. The two men deny murdering Miss Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey. Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. In December 2015, the pair were convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. 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. [85][15][86] Prayut said that British and Burmese government representatives were "limited to observation" and had to "respect our processes". 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. 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 . ai th pk vf ii pp . They were then recorded at 12.55am leaving, stopping in a convenience store for a toasted sandwich, before walking back to their bungalow. Yikes. My Facebook page is called KOH TAO DEATH ISLAND. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. 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. 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. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. Read about our approach to external linking. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. 'There wasn't a bad bone in her body. As we continue with our plans for our beautiful Hannah's 'party', our thoughts are with David Miller's family who are suffering the same indescribable agony. 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"Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they write. "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. On September 20, 1988, Tara Calico left her home in New Mexico to go on a bike ride she took, In November 1981, actress Natalie Wood mysteriously drowned off the coast of Southern California during a boating trip with her, In July 2014, 52 year old Lynn Messer mysteriously disappeared from her familys 260-acre farm in Bloomsdale, Missouri. 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. No trace of her has ever been found, though the official Thai police account is that she died at sea. The crime's brutality amid Koh Tao's insular, backpacker charm caused an international sensation and threatened to further weaken a tourist industry already reeling from the military coup of . DeSantis won't say he's running. Andrew Rosindell, a member of the Commons foreign affairs committee, said: 'What is most worrying about these comments is the underlying implication about those who have been murdered that they have somehow brought it upon themselves.'. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. What's he waiting for? 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. [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. 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. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. 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. [31] A British defence lawyer, Felicity Gerry QC, said the trial was "far too rushed and unfair to the defense". 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. They were sentenced to death over the murder of Hannah Witheridge. 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. That happened very close to my home (like, I could probably see the location if I went for a walk). Ms Horton, from Cardiff, was attacked by two Thai fishermen, Bualoi Posit, 23, and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, who had spent the evening drinking and swam ashore after watching porn. 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. 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. [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]. My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. 'The pain of this loss is indescribable and our family very much need time and privacy during this unbearable time.'. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? 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. The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. 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. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election. [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. Later, police released CCTV footage which they claimed showed the students walking hand-in-hand down a street. We hope you'll do the same? [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." Our hearts are broken, our lives are shattered once more. 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. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. Where is Morgan from the Murdaugh Murders now? 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. We have some new leads but we dont have any new suspects.. [48], The guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. Hannah Witheridge 2014; Zaw Lin was not convicted of this charge because he held a work permit for the two years preceding the murders. Shelley Bot 2017; After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. ', By
Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. David Miller & Hannah Witheridge murdered on Thailand Island, Re: David Miller & Hannah Witheridge murdered on Thai Island, http://www.bestgore.com/murder/british- -raped-05/, http://www.bestgore.com/murder/british- -raped-01/, http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa 43997.html, http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news es-4402767, http://www.mizzima.com/opinion/intervie to-his-son, Epstein's island: dubbed by locals as Pedophile Island and Orgy Island. (Pics), South Africans turn to Phnom Penh private investigator Declan Miller to get home. They are said to have confessed to the crime but later retracted their statements. Following the murders, Koh Tao earned the nicknamed of 'death island' due to the number of western tourists who have died or gone missing there. 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. He was last night accused of smearing a murdered British backpacker to protect his countrys tourism industry. ", Mrs Miller said: "It's been hard, very hard. That is the last time he is seen on camera. DeSantis won't say he's running. The police investigation and criminal trial were widely criticised by international media, human rights organisations, and legal experts. 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. https://time.com/3955081/thailand-koh-tao-murder-david-miller-hannah-witheridge-zaw-lin-wai-phyo-burma-myanmar/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/dark-side-koh-tao-seven-10708561, https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/tag/Cases+on+the+Death+Island+of+Koh+Tao, https://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/dna-mixtures-forensic-science-explainer. No, what makes those pictures so terrifying is to know that many white Mississippians didn't see anything wrong with grown men torturing and killing a 13-year old black boy. [10][32] They highlighted a British tourist who had shared a room with Miller as a suspect, labelling it a "crime of passion"; he became the subject of a nationwide manhunt before the police quickly dropped the lead. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. The team were only allowed to spend two hours on Koh Tao and did not meet with the suspects or defence. A British male, thought to have known the two, was named as a person of interested and hunted by police after allegedly fleeing the island on an early ferry for Bangkok. The government of Thailand was concerned the murders might affect tourism to the island, with arrivals dropping in the months following the murders. 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. Hannah and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. There is a suggestion Mr Miller was coming to her aid when he was also killed. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. 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. The reasons for her admission to hospital have not been disclosed. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. job, Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence following claims Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? [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". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He found no evidence of defensive injuries. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post The Ultimate Cambodian Currency Guide 2022: RIEL. [42] In the trial, the prosecution said the phone was found smashed at the home of a friend of Zaw Lin's. They said in a family statement: 'We confirm that our beautiful girl Laura passed away on Monday, September 16. The following year Briton Christina Annesley , 23, was found dead from what Thai police described as mixing alcohol with antibiotics for a chest infection. [36] Footage near the crime scene also showed one of the three men running into a shortcut. However, at that time I was already aware of other tourist deaths on the island. 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 . Taupin was ultimately not allowed to testify by the defence, and these issues were not raised by the defence until their closing statement. We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders. 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. [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. Dr Cary also said there were signs that Hannah had been dragged and sexually assaulted. As of July last year, the total stood at ten. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. Bernd Grotsch 2017; [1][15][21], During an hours-long interrogation, during which the police used Burmese food vendors as interpreters[35] because the pair could not speak Thai,[41] the suspects confessed to the murders. 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[50], An 18-day trial began on 8 July 2015 in the Koh Samui Provincial Court. He was found hiding on the boat later on 2 October. The police were under pressure to produce results quickly, which affected how they conducted their investigation. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! We'll be dignified for David. [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. 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. Yoshie Sazawa (Sharlyn) 2004; *if you admit to regrets* which is the biggest of your life. 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. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. Her post which was later removed suggested she believed that the two convicted men might be innocent. [11], An autopsy revealed that both victims were hit by a hard object resulting in head and face wounds. Well, guess what? An inquest into the death of Miss Witheridge which was held in Norwich in February 2016 heard how her family described her as 'a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman'. 'Laura had been gravely ill and was being treated in hospital. 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. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post 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. [15] Experts have considered the forensic investigation to have been incompetent, and to have possibly framed the suspects. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. 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. 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