That happened very close to my home (like, I could probably see the location if I went for a walk). Thailand beach murders: Hannah Witheridge's family beg for removal of graphic crime scene images circulating online Oct 08, 2014 16:49 By Andy Lines Photos showing the battered bodies of Hannah, 23, and David Miller, 24, emerged soon after news of their murders. 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. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. The last known video footage of the Russian woman showed her walking to Chaloke Hin Kao bay and never coming back. "Life is too important to take seriously.". She made sure everyone on the nation had a chance to see what had happened to her son. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. Tourists take pictures at Sairee beach spot where Mr Miller and Hannah Witheridge were killed on Monday, Tourists continued to arrive at the island today where local businesses are hopeful the double murder doesn't ruin the islands reputation, Relatives of the pair arrived in Bangkok on Thursday as police struggle to examine forensic evidence due to lack of technology. She was said to have died of natural causes after mixing antibiotics she was taking for a chest infection with alcohol. TSR Community Awards 2022 - VOTING NOW OPEN! Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. 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. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. Traumatizing. 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). Officers claimed they had 'strong evidence' to link six Burmese workers to the gruesome murders, though no forensic links could be made. Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. Nick Pearson, 25, was found floating in an island bay, at the foot of a 50ft drop by scuba divers in the sea after he disappeared following a night out with his family on New Year's Eve. A judge found the workers guilty and sentenced them to death despite questions about DNA evidence and the police handling of the case. Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. 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 . by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. 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 . In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. International experts criticized the DNA testing done by the hospital at the time with claims that samples were tampered with in order to falsely incriminate two Burmese workers. 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. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. The Emmett Till case was one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice in American history. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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 . There were no signs he was suicidal. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? 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. Her mother, Michele claimed that Elise used a fake name of 'Elise Dubuis' to check into the Triple B Bungalows next to Mae Head Pier on Koh Tao. Me too :' ( she was almost unrecognizable. 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. They also found a suicide note at the scene. 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. Burmese migrant workers crossing the Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge in the bordertown Mae Sot, Thailand. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. An inquest had been held in 2014 as his death was being treated as suspicious. Do you know this baby? We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. But after Anthony 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane Mamma Mia! This is a terrific answer. 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. Despite claims of a fall, he had no broken bones. We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16, but failed to do so. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. 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. In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. Edit: ah, I didnt realise you said crime scene photos, these were photos taken at the funeral. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? There were no signs of fighting or a struggle, nor were foreign objects or substances that could cause loss of consciousness found in the body.. In an extraordinary outburst yesterday, General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha (right) suggested that only ugly tourists were safe when wearing beach wear. 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' 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You are the British Consulate in Thailand. 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. 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.. 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. It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. It was suggested the 24-year-old returned to his hotel but went back out to find Miss Witheridge before they were both murdered. The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. Pathologist Dr. Michael Biggs told the hearing that there were many injuries on Nick's body, including to the head, limbs, and face. The governor of the island said he had instructed the district chief to file criminal charges against the local online news outlet Samui Times in 2017 after it ran an article that questioned the police account of deaths and referred to Koh Tao as Death Island. 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. DO NOT go in blind. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Arget and 29 guests. They beat Ms Horton, raped her, and threw her into the sea where she drowned. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. His family accused the Thai police of a cover-up. Koh Tao Mayor Chaiyan Thurasakul said the website is accused of damaging Koh Taos reputation by calling it Death Island. But they were skeptical and he was fit and healthy at the time of his death. Could you please describe them? To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. Students Hannah and David had attended a beach party before slipping away together at around 1am on Monday. RME8CHF9 - Mae Sot, Thailand. 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. "Thai courts make little allowance for the feelings of relatives," he said. Need advertising? Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. 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. It has long had a reputation as a home for organized crime, corruption and as a place where the police protected local interests. That is the last time he is seen on camera. 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. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. We are aware of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he said. 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. Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. 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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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. Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. Following criticism for the way the case has been handled, police are now working with detectives from Scotland Yard. 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 killing. But many cases appear very suspicious according to family members and insufficiently investigated. Read about our approach to external linking. A royal commutation does not require an admission of guilt. 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. 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. The authorities said he had died after striking the diving board from which he was jumping. 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. Does UoB look at GCSE grades for business management? Jeffrey Epstein's island is becoming a tourist attraction in the Caribbean here's what the Wonder if anyone here can help. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. What do you wish you could do within walking distance of your home? Friends told police that Hannah, from Great Yarmouth, and David, from Jersey, left the club together between 3am and 4am. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . Police have so far failed to tie anyone to the murders, David Miller (left) may have been trying to help Hannah Witheridge (right) as she was being attacked by a group on the Thai island of Koh Tao last Sunday, new evidence suggests, Police are hunting this man filmed running frantically away from the beach on the night of the murders, Another added: This is the latest in a series of bungles in this investigation. 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. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. 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.. How Boris Johnson's Partygate tormentor Sue Gray is now enmeshed in her own row - as it is DAN HODGES: This grubby Sue Gray recruitment annihilates all pretence that Sir Keir Starmer is a man of Matt Hancock discussed 'deploying' new virus variant to 'frighten the pants off everyone' as former Health 'So many dead. 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. Rex Features. The police quickly closed the inquiry, stating that he had drowned whilst swimming. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. It covers an area of about 21 km2. For a Computer Science course at University of Leeds, was there an interview? 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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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. 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. 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