They beat Ms Horton, raped her, and threw her into the sea where she drowned. 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. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. He announced that he had "ordered all security-related agencies to track down those who are behind the Myanmar demonstrations". [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Anthony Cardullo 2013 (USA); [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] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". 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 . [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]. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. The fact that she is not here, affects us every day.'. The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. 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. I stumbled across these once a few years ago and I really wish I hadn't seen them. [30] Thailand's National Human Rights Commission said "the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the two Myanmar workers were dubious, leading to impressions the suspects were not aware of their rights and that justice had not been done". "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. Dimitri Povse 2015; Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. It was later revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller. I just listened to your full podcast about Koh Tao with considerable interest. [4], The victims of the murders were Hannah Witheridge, a 23-year-old from Hemsby, England, and David Miller, a 24-year-old from Jersey, a Crown Dependency. Can dementia be spotted in CHILDHOOD? 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. The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. [51][21] The trial was attended by external observers, including representatives from Amnesty International and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 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. [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. Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Last month it emerged that two Burmese migrants convicted of the murders faced execution after appeals against their conviction were thrown out. [29][30] The police initially speculated about who the culprit might be, alleging various individuals of perpetrating the crime without clear evidence. He found no evidence of defensive injuries. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. 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[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. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they write. Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. Laura Daniels (pictured, right), 30, died in hospital on Monday just five years and one day after her sister Hannah (left), 23, and fellow traveller David Miller, 24, were murdered, Laura (pictured with her husband, Lewis Daniels) has died five years after her sister was killed in Thailand, Hannah (left), 23, and fellow traveller David Miller (right), 24, were murdered on a beach in Thailand in 2014. September 19: Thai officials collect DNA samples from workers in bars and restaurants in Koh Tao. I have created a Facebook page and a YouTube channel dedicated to looking into tourist deaths on Koh Tao. "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. Rex Features. It will never make any sense. Wai Phyo and Zaw Lin were sentenced to death in December 2015 for the murder of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge, who were found bludgeoned to death on a beach on the island of Koh Tao in September 2014. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. 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. Both entered through the Ranong Province, allegedly without presenting themselves at a port of entry and without possessing a passport. 'There wasn't a bad bone in her body. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. [11][19] Several other suspects were also named, amid pressure to produce results, a new one every other day. [46] The police then forced the suspects to re-enact the murder in front of media,[34] a move condemned by legal experts as prejudicing a fair hearing. Ill leave this post up anyway for anyone whos interested. Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. 9 Oct 2014. 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. 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. [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. The brutal reality of seeing her like that made me physically sick and ive looked at alot of photos on that sub :/, Is there a reason I cant view them? Mrs Witheridge paid tribute to her daughter, saying: 'She was a beautiful and fun loving woman who filled the room with love and happiness just by being there.'. Check r/crimescene - the two most disturbing on that was i) Little boy decapitated by his father in a murder suicide and ii) the British girl raped and murdered in Thailand. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They said in a family statement: 'We confirm that our beautiful girl Laura passed away on Monday, September 16. Bernd Grotsch 2017; 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. Some of these workers said they can earn more money in Thailand compared to Myanmar. Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. [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". 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. A local Western businessman though, who did not want to be named, criticised the police for allowing the boats to leave. David and Hannah were found bludgeoned to death on this Thai beach early in September 2014, shortly beforeLin andPhyo were arrested. [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. [44] In December 2014, the suspects were each indicted on five charges: premeditated murder, killing to conceal a criminal offence, rape, illegal entry into Thailand, and staying in the country without permission. 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. Well, guess what? Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. After the discovery of the British tourists' bodies on a beach on Koh Tao, police said Hannah, from Norfolk, had been raped and bludgeoned to death while David, from Jersey, had suffered blows to his head. She said that following her sister's death even the simplest of tasks had become impossible and said the officers assigned to their family had helped them through their darkest hours. Ms Daniels is understood to have got married this year. Police and court systems were hacked or taken offline in the following days, and a stash of personal information obtained from the court's servers was posted publicly. Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. Read about our approach to external linking. I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. He said: The police are capable of little more than extracting fines from foreigners and they are in the palms of the local big families on the island., Another added: This is the latest in a series of bungles in this investigation. [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images of his daughter's body were shown on the third day of the trial of Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. [87][88] The protests angered Thailand's prime minister, who believed the demonstrations were a plot "instigated" to hurt the government. None of the family was happy with her going there, but she had made her mind up.'. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. Here are the names of some of the other outsiders who died on Koh Tao: Ian Jacobs 2000; [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. Yikes. ai th pk vf ii pp . We'll be dignified for David. 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. 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. The worst part is her face. 'They think it wont happen to them. It was said the pair went swimming on the same beach earlier that night, and when they got out of the water they found their clothes had disappeared. So sad though! 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. A pro-bono legal team defending the men has said evidence collected by police was unreliable and not in accordance with internationally accepted standards, arguing it should not have been used to convict them. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. [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". Samyak Choudhary; and They had been bludgeoned to death. The following year Briton Christina Annesley , 23, was found dead from what Thai police described as mixing alcohol with antibiotics for a chest infection. 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. She made sure everyone on the nation had a chance to see what had happened to her son. 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. 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's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. 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'. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. [94] She suggested using identification wristbands for tourists to improve safety, but the idea was quickly scrapped. It will take a bit of time to find loopholes to appeal. The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. Ms Taupin did note however that the document that the prosecution relied upon was an Unendorsed Report in that it had no seal or stamp certifying that it had been produced by an accredited laboratory and in accordance with international standards. [7][12], Miller and Witheridge were last seen at a bar called AC Bar[13] with friends at a party on Sunday night with around 50 people mostly foreign tourists before they left together after 1am. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. The court has now been told that vital DNA evidence cannot be retested. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. Pathologists and legal experts criticised the police for mishandling the evidence, allowing contamination of the crime scene and failing to use experts to collect forensic evidence. That is the last time he is seen on camera. 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 We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. [35][84] Despite not initially being permitted to assist with the investigation,[33] British police observers including homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police and a forensics expert were eventually permitted into Thailand to observe the investigation. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. The island of Koh Tao is located in Southern Thailand. A mix of clouds and sun. Zaw Lin was not convicted of this charge because he held a work permit for the two years preceding the murders. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. His remark appeared to blame murdered Briton Hannah Witheridge for exposing herself to a brutal attack on the paradise island of Koh Tao. 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'Laura had been gravely ill and was being treated in hospital. His parents believe he was murdered. [48], The guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar. 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 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. Rockefeller Audio 2022. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. [92], Thailand's government became concerned the murders may affect tourism to the country. What's he waiting for? 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. Barcroft David William Miller and Hanna Victoria Witheridge DO NOT go in blind. 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. [42][48] Amnesty International stated that Thailand "must initiate an independent, effective and transparent investigation into mounting allegations of torture and other ill-treatment by police". Really gross. In an extraordinary outburst yesterday, General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha (right) suggested that only ugly tourists were safe when wearing beach wear. Their bodies were found at 6am. [48][35] A 900-page police report was produced to guide the prosecution's case, but the defence were not allowed to see the report until the trial began. 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? Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. Mrs Witheridge, 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been 'changed forever' by her murder. 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. Is Daisy Jones adaptation based on Fleetwood Mac? [67] Protesters called for the release of the two suspects, who they believed were innocent and scapegoated for the crime. [72] The Supreme Court of Thailand upheld the sentence in August 2019, stating that the police handled the case correctly and the forensic evidence was "clear, credible, and detailed". 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. Where is Morgan from the Murdaugh Murders now? by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:48 am, Post The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. [80][81], The Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, said "[foreign female tourists] think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like. [28], Due to concerns the murders might affect foreign tourism into Thailand, the national authorities sought to expedite the investigation into the murders. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. 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. "[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". Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images. "[56] Attempts to appeal the sentence to the High Court in 2017 were unsuccessful. Silje Mathisen 2014; Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [62] They were both also charged with entering the country illegally, to which Wai Phyo had already confessed. 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. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post The Mirror reports that Hannah's family have pleaded for the photos of the pair, who were brutally murdered on a Thailand beach, to be taken off the internet. When do the clocks change in 2023? [1] After initially failing to find a match to one of the migrant workers, the police focused their attention on Western tourists related to the victims. Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. They had no prior criminal records. Luke Miller 2016; The evidence in the form of this Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts. Mrs Witheridge said: 'The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it. 15:22 GMT 21 Oct 2014. 11:58 GMT 20 Sep 2014 Many raised concerns that contamination cast doubt upon the forensic evidence: officials, journalists and tourists were seen walking around the crime scene, and Thai police did not use trained or independent specialists to collect forensic evidence. The relevant standard in this case was ISO 17025. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. and 'why do you care?'. '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. The couple was found half-naked in a secluded area of Sai Ree beach on the Phangan district island around 6.30am Monday. They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. It has over 100 hotels and resorts and was deemed the busiest diving centre in Southeast Asia in 2014. Mr Miller's body was discovered with severe head injuries several metres away, he said. She sympathised with Hannah's family for their suffering over her 'tragic and unnecessary loss'. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. 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. Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. Speaking at the court, Mr Miller's father Ian said he and his wife Sue had come "with an open mind", adding that it had been an emotional time for the family. Neither did we. [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao were not safe unless they were ugly. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He was travelling Southeast Asia with a friend after completing a six-week work placement in Australia with a mining company,[6][8][9] and arrived in Thailand in August. 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