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. Its a farce.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6729031/thailand-koh-tao-island-dad-dead-mystery/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-30546787, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/17/sister-murdered-backpacker-hannah-witheridge-dies-falling-gravely/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53797951, https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1282946/police-clarify-koh-tao-death-cases, https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1047575-death-island-riddle%C2%A0-koh-tao-mystery-deepens-as-%E2%80%98healthy%E2%80%99-dad-becomes-tenth-westerner-to-die-in-suspicious-circumstances/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4680394/Haunting-final-image-Koh-Tao-backpacker-Thai-hang-suicide.html, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/thailands-death-island-tourist-33-13399601, https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime-chiang-rai-thailand/body-of-moldavian-tourist-found-dead-in-sea-off-the-island-koh-tao-sent-to-bangkok-for-thorough-autopsy/, https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/443983/suter-hanspeter-body-found-on-beach-in-chumphon-thailand, Koh Tao Murders, Suspicious Deaths, Fatal Accidents Tribute to 20 Foreigners Tony Lotus & 1Survivor, Tagged: Koh Tao - Death Island in Paradise, Cases on the Death Island of Koh Tao, nick pearson koh tao death, The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. His family accused the Thai police of a cover-up. 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. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? Police concluded she wanted to break a deep-diving record at more than 24 meters. 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. 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It's GRAYGATE! 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 unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. 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. He had been dead about 10 days and had left to go snorkeling alone on November 8. Phone records showed that Elise called her mother on Skype on April 17, 2017, before leaving Koh Phangan on a Ferry on April 19. Only if they are not beautiful. He later apologized, saying that he meant only that foreign visitors should be careful. Island authorities sued the online news site for violating the Computer Crime Act, which outlaws uploading false information online. For a Computer Science course at University of Leeds, was there an interview? Police recovered the body and took it to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, of Jersey were bludgeoned to death with a wooden hoe as they walked back to their hotel room late at night on September 15, 2014, on the popular Sairee Beah. But among some foreigners, Koh Tao has taken on a more sinister reputation. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . 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 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/03/world/asia/thailand-koh-tao-death-island.html#:~:text=But%20among%20some%20foreigners%2C%20Koh,began%20calling%20it%20Death%20Island.&text=She%20accused%20the%20police%20of,up%20crime%20on%20the%20island. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:22 am, Post The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. It was just straight up sped that killed her. Me too :' ( she was almost unrecognizable. 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. Need advertising? 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 . Belgian backpacker Elise Dallemagne, 30, was found hanging from a tree on April 27, 2017. 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 . At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. Derby coroner Louise Pinder said there was not enough evidence to say how he died and recorded an open verdict. The worst part is her face. A woman Povse had been interested in said he had called her twice on the phone that night but she had not picked up because she had been asleep. 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, It is currently Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:56 am. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. They were acts of extreme barbarity. 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. 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. A scuffed copy of the Koran. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. A local Western businessman though, who did not want to be named, criticised the police for allowing the boats to leave. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. Thai police have been criticised for leading a chaotic investigation into the deaths of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in which the line of inquiry has changed several times. However, no toxicology report was conducted. Jeffrey Epstein's island is becoming a tourist attraction in the Caribbean here's what the Wonder if anyone here can help. We admit that in the past, there was a mafia there that took advantage of tourists. The items were still there are 3 am and he called the police. "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. Hannah was raped before she was killed. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. 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. They were arrested and tried and identified by Till's uncle. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. She had no alcohol in her system. His body was found at the beach at the Hillside Resort on Koh Tao, on January 1, 2014. Pol Lt Gen Thanate Pinmuangngam, acting chief of Police Region 8, said In the Dallemagne case, the cause of death was suffocation. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. 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. 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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. 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!' However, a lawyer for Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo told the BBC that the pair had not admitted their guilt when their death sentences were commuted. Does UoB look at GCSE grades for business management? Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? 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 . 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. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). Today, we have gotten rid of them.. Really gross. What they did was fairly run of the mill for the Jim Crow South. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Ill leave this post up anyway for anyone whos interested. They believed he had accidentally drowned and he was thought to have been dead for around 12 hours when his body was retrieved. Eight days later locals living near Tanote Bay found Elise's body after becoming suspicious of a monitor lizard going back and forth into the jungle. Investigators had no theory to explain her unexpected stopover on Koh Tao on her way back to the mainland and the capital Bangkok. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16, but failed to do so. To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. They followed the animal and discovered that it had been feeding on Elise's remains, which were found among rocks behind the Tanote Family Bay Resort. 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 . Bernd had also recently separated from his wife, Oey, a Koh Tao native, with whom he had a seven-year-old daughter, Bene, who had been living for the last two years with his sister, Monica, in Germany. Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . The two men were convicted and sentenced in 2015 and the verdict was upheld by an appeals court in 2017 and the Supreme Court in August 2019. 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. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. Or is Koh Tao just unlucky for visitors or is there something more sinister happening on the beautiful Thai island and haven for Scuba divers? I dont know if the killers are still on the island. The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. But they have another dark side to them. Ahead of Hannah's funeral on Friday, her family have released a heart-breaking statement. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. 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. 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. If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. They did not seal the island, contaminated the crime scene and now have allowed these boats to get away. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. I remember seeing the pics 12 years ago and being horrified but I kept going back to look again . Im asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? At least eleven European tourists have died or disappeared there since 2014 and it is now described as Death Island or Murder Island. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. It was suggested the 24-year-old returned to his hotel but went back out to find Miss Witheridge before they were both murdered. 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. The convictions were mired in controversy, with supporters of the two men arguing they had been framed because their initial confessions were made under duress. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. We hope you'll do the same? by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post But they were skeptical and he was fit and healthy at the time of his death. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Arget and 29 guests. The Samui Times believes that it is in the best interests of any visitor to the island to be aware of the numerous tourist deaths and the fact that many families of those who died on the island are not satisfied with police investigations.. The body had to be identified using dental records and previous X-rays. The last known video footage of the Russian woman showed her walking to Chaloke Hin Kao bay and never coming back. 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. We have some new leads but we dont have any new suspects.. 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, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock talks Oscars slap in live Netflix show, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court. I was forced to look at these photos for a DUI class when I was 14 because I was caught smoking weed. Friends and family remain suspicious of the police investigation and the insistence that Dimitri committed suicide, especially as his hands were tied behind his back. 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. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. 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. It covers an area of about 21 km2. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. Official: Queen's University Belfast A100 2023 Entry, I'm withdrawing my Uni application 2 days before the uni interview, should I say some. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. See the latest list of Exclusive members-only articles on StrangeOutdoors.com, https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30320196. Witnesses said items belonging to the Moldovan were seen in the early hours of Tuesday morning and police were alerted. While police ruled out foul play, Nick's family, who say officers did not investigate a single witness, believe he was murdered. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Read about our approach to external linking. 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.'. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. Coincidentally, pictures of Bernd with a snake were to be found online. 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. A judge found the workers guilty and sentenced them to death despite questions about DNA evidence and the police handling of the case. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? The following morning the family raised the alarm when Nick failed to answer the door. Thailands prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, questioned the attire and behavior of foreign female tourists shortly after the killing of two British backpackers, David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on the island in 2014. 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. The family has contested the police version of events. oof. 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/, Official Imperial College 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread. Pol Maj Gen Pornchai Sutheerakhun, director of the Institute of Forensic Science at Police General Hospital in Bangkok, said There were wounds around the neck due to the hanging and some non-fatal bruises in the head, and no drugs were found in the body. They think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like, the prime minister said. But many cases appear very suspicious according to family members and insufficiently investigated. 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). 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. Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. Thailand is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations with around 35 million visitors each year and promotes itself as the Land of Smiles. The government is sensitive to criticism that could undermine the countrys reputation. Despite claims of a fall, he had no broken bones. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. 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. There have been suspicious reports of hand-sized bruises found on Lukes shoulders. "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. There were no signs he was suicidal. 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. Hannah was a University of Essex student from Hemsby in Norfolk, UK, and David was a civil and structural engineering graduate, from Jersey. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 2023 BBC. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. What science tells us about the afterlife. 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The family claimed the circumstances surrounding his death and the local police's refusal to co-operate with them have led them to believe the death is "suspicious".
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