There were TRACES of cocaine, but that didnt contributeit was a small amount from a day or more before. 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. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago High 62F. [29][30] The police initially speculated about who the culprit might be, alleging various individuals of perpetrating the crime without clear evidence. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. [31] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". However he was often duped by heartless thieves, Forgotten lottery ticket in coat pocket turns out to be life-changing $1million, Ana Elizalde bought a Powerball lottery ticket in Michigan, US and gave to her husband to keep safe. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. 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. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Hanspeter Suter 2014; 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. It was just straight up sped that killed her. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie As easy as buying a loaf of bread: Undercover footage reveals how laughing gas is being sold from local Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? They say traces of at least one man's DNA has been found on Miss Witheridge's body. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. 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. Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. 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. Need advertising? -, Press J to jump to the feed. Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. September 17: Thai police admit they have 'no idea' who killed David Miller and Hannah Witheridge after failing to link any of 12 suspects to the crime. [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." Pictured: Hannah's mother, Susan, hugs Laura as Tony Witheridge sobs over the loss of his daughter after she was murdered in Thailand in 2014. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. She said that Hannah had originally planned to go to Europe or Australia before making a late decision to go to Thailand. In recent days there has been widespread speculation in Thailand that police have arrested the wrong men. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. Phyo (left) and Lin (right) were planning to appeal for a royal pardon to Thailand's king. The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. 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. So sad though! His remark appeared to blame murdered Briton Hannah Witheridge for exposing herself to a brutal attack on the paradise island of Koh Tao. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. 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 . Nick Pearson 2014; [42][43] The police said the suspects' DNA matched a sample of semen taken from Witheridge's body, and to the hoe and cigarette butts found near the 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. [15] Some migrants who were questioned complained that officers scalded them with boiling water during interrogations, allegations which were denied by the police. The lawyers have also said the accused men were tortured and coerced into making confessions they later retracted. "[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". [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. She appeared at the Norfolk Safer Community Awards (NOSCAs) in Norwich in 2016 when a new award was presented in memory of Hannah acknowledging the work of police family liaison officers. These illegal workers often reside with friends on the island, making it difficult to identify them. [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. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. 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. However, it did not match any of their DNA records. Thai police have faced widespread domestic and international criticism for their handling of the case and the evidence. I'm asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? This is a terrific answer. My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. Some 17,000 was raised by a Go Fund Me donation page set up by Laura to enable the family to attend the trial in Thailand and pay for an interpreter. The family of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has been hit by a fresh tragedy with the sudden death of her sister. She had no alcohol in her system. DO NOT go in blind. 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. Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. Burmese migrants Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, both 25, who were working on Koh Tao were convicted of the murders and Hannah's rape on December 24,2015, and sentenced to death. [25] There were no known eyewitnesses to the murders. Ahead of Hannah's funeral on Friday, her family have released a heart-breaking statement. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post Mrs Witheridge said: 'The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it. My Facebook page is called KOH TAO DEATH ISLAND. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. 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. Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? DeSantis won't say he's running. 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 81 castielsbitch 5 yr. ago That's so strange, because honestly the body was the first thing I spotted. While collecting forensic evidence, tourists and locals were allowed to walk on the beach. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. All rights reserved. [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. 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. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. [54] They argued that the defendants intended to kill Miller, using a hoe to hit him multiple times on the head. [79] Rumours began to circulate, with residents on the island saying the island is controlled by a mafia who "have information about the true culprits", and claimed that the police is covering for them. You are the British Consulate in Thailand. 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. 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. 9 Oct 2014. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. . The defendants have repeatedly stated their innocence over the murders, with the defence alleging they were framed. A CCTV video of a woman running near the scene is described but not released. Phyo and Lin initially confessed to raping Miss Witheridge before beating her and Mr Miller to death, but later recanted, saying they were tortured. [5][40] The commutation was welcomed by Miller's family. [34][35], According to the prosecution in the subsequent case, CCTV footage analysed by the police showed three individuals riding a motorcycle to 7-Eleven, where they bought beer and cigarettes, before going towards Sairee Beach. 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They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. 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. The evidence in the form of this Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts. 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.'. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Attempts to appeal the sentence failed, but a royal decree was issued by King Vajiralongkorn in 2020 commuting the death sentences to life imprisonment. [1][11][18] A bloody hoe, believed to be the murder weapon, and a wooden club were found near the bodies,[19][4][14] along with three cigarette butts and a used condom. 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. [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. Thai courts have rejected accusations of torture and ruled that DNA evidence linked the workers to the crime. [67][21][68] The conviction was primarily guided by the DNA evidence,[67][69] and the court said it did not consider their confessions in making the judgement. 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. 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. Luke Miller, a bricklayer from the Isle of Wight, was then found dead in a pool on the island in 2016 with Thai police saying there was no evidence of foul play, despite his family saying they had received conflicting reports of events before his death. 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. 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. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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