The comments below have been moderated in advance. Ms Daniels is understood to have got married this year. Mrs Witheridge said: 'The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it. Unfortunately, the Thai defence lawyers did not call Ms Taupin to give evidence even though she was available. 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. They did not seal the island, contaminated the crime scene and now have allowed these boats to get away. 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. At the end of the trial's third day, the judge said police had informed him all the samples taken on the island were "finished" - meaning they could not be analysed again. If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. 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. The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. Their findings were never made public, but were shared with the families of the victims. [11] The two met in Koh Tao while staying at the same hotel. All rights reserved. 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their deaths (the Burmese migrant workers, Zaw Lin and Win Zaq Htun, both 21, who previously confessed have now withdrawn their confessions) shocking photos of the backpackers' bodies are now circulating online, leaving their loved ones understandably horrified and disgusted. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. [85][15][86] Prayut said that British and Burmese government representatives were "limited to observation" and had to "respect our processes". 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. . "Life is too important to take seriously.". Its a farce.. 15:22 GMT 21 Oct 2014. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. 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'. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bernd Grotsch 2017; 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. Two weeks later, two illegal Burmese migrant workers were blamed for the deaths, primarily on the basis of DNA evidence, and confessed following an hours-long interrogation. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. [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. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Neither did we. The suspects were initially denied access to legal counsel, and alleged that police used torture and threats to secure a confession. Allegations about police brutality rocked the countrys economy that almost solely relies on tourism. 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. 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. Hannah Witheridge 2014; [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. [67] Protesters called for the release of the two suspects, who they believed were innocent and scapegoated for the crime. [1], A defence team from Bangkok, composed of nearly 20 lawyers, were only permitted half an hour to meet the men; a request by the defence to delay the hearing and allow more time to prepare was denied by a judge at the Koh Samui Provincial Court. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. 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. 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He was found hiding on the boat later on 2 October. 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. 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. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. 2023 BBC. Here are the names of some of the other outsiders who died on Koh Tao: Ian Jacobs 2000; Thailand's prime minister today apologised for suggesting tourists in bikinis made themselves more vulnerable - comments which provoked outrage around the world. 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? 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. After unsuccessfully trying to find their possessions, they walked towards Mau Mau's house through the shortcut, which resulted in them being caught on CCTV. She said that Hannah had originally planned to go to Europe or Australia before making a late decision to go to Thailand. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao were not safe unless they were ugly. Published: 13:48 GMT, 17 September 2019 | Updated: 09:16 GMT, 18 September 2019. 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. 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. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. [23] Local residents blocked the pier to prevent the unidentified killers from leaving the island. [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". 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. The country's prime minister, who had been phoning the national police chief daily for updates on the investigation, said "this should not have happened at all, as it will affect Thailand in the eyes of the international community". We had one day on Koh Tao, it was really hard.". The discovery of the bodies last September sparked a major police investigation and intense local and international pressure to find those responsible. 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.'. Valentina Novozhenova 2017; The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. [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. Anthony Cardullo 2013 (USA); A police officer told the trial of the severe injuries Miss Witheridge suffered and evidence she had been raped. 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. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post Jeffrey Epstein's island is becoming a tourist attraction in the Caribbean here's what the Wonder if anyone here can help. Police have, however, agreed to hand over the garden hoe which was the murder weapon, along with a shoe and a plastic bag. [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". The two men deny murdering Miss Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey. 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. September 19: Thai officials collect DNA samples from workers in bars and restaurants in Koh Tao. None of the family was happy with her going there, but she had made her mind up.'. 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[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. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. However, it did not match any of their DNA records. 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. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. DeSantis won't say he's running. Nick Pearson 2014; One of the men Mau Mau resided nearby. 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. He found no evidence of defensive injuries. Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. 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. The family of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has been hit by a fresh tragedy with the sudden death of her sister. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. 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'll be dignified for David. [38] Police entered the home the next day; only one of the men, Zaw Lin, was present. Rocio Gomez; "We'll go with the flow as much as we can. Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? "[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". They were sentenced to death over the murder of Hannah Witheridge. 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. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. DNA was collected from these three areas and sent to a police forensics lab for analysis. 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He was last night accused of smearing a murdered British backpacker to protect his countrys tourism industry. Well, guess what? They stated they were driven by a desire to rape the victim following sexual arousal when they saw the couple kissing on the beach. They had no prior criminal records. She graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in education in 2012. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:48 am, Post Friends told police that Hannah, from Great Yarmouth, and David, from Jersey, left the club together between 3am and 4am. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Thai courts have rejected accusations of torture and ruled that DNA evidence linked the workers to the crime. Really gross. Edit: ah, I didnt realise you said crime scene photos, these were photos taken at the funeral. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Luke Miller 2016; "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. The island of Koh Tao is located in Southern Thailand. 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. [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". [28], Due to concerns the murders might affect foreign tourism into Thailand, the national authorities sought to expedite the investigation into the murders. 2023 BBC. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago But his family said at the time that they had not received an autopsy report and had suspicions about the death. 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