and 'why do you care?'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. 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'. 'The death sentence against the two accused and their conviction should be reversed and quashed,' Andy Hall, an adviser to the men's legal team, said in a statement to media. [71], A lawyer for the men, Nakhon Chomphuchat, said "we will appeal as soon as we can, we have just got a copy of the court's verdict. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? It is in these selfless acts of kindness that I see reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other.'. I was forced to look at these photos for a DUI class when I was 14 because I was caught smoking weed. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they write. The commissioner visited the murder scene yesterday but his officers were criticised after smiling and taking selfies. Read about our approach to external linking. But they have another dark side to them. The evidence in the form of this Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to ask that Hannah be allowed a well-deserved day of privacy on Friday whilst we join her many friends in a celebration of her life.". [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. "We'll go with the flow as much as we can. Ms Daniels also revealed at the time that she had been targeted by death treats and sent disturbing photographs of the murder scene. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. She spoke out last November at the sentencing of sadistic troll Paul Hind, 38, who was jailed for 14 months at Newcastle Crown Court. We are aware of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he said. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . They were acts of extreme barbarity. 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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. [15] Some migrants who were questioned complained that officers scalded them with boiling water during interrogations, allegations which were denied by the police. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? [31][65] Jane Taupin, an Australian forensic scientist brought in by the defence, claimed that the timeline of DNA extraction was dubious; a rapid analysis of DNA samples had happened in less than 12 hours,[34] which she said was unusual because "extracting DNA from mixed samples was difficult and time-consuming". 'Since Hannah was taken from us, I am continually asked whether I will warn the world about the dangers of Thailand,' she wrote on Facebook in 2016. Both entered through the Ranong Province, allegedly without presenting themselves at a port of entry and without possessing a passport. [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' 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. From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Man is banned from touching every parking meter in Liverpool for two years after being convicted of theft, Do not sell or share my personal information. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. Officers revealed they are working on the theory that David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, were killed in a copycat attack of the rape and murder of Reading University student Katherine Horton, 21, who was murdered by two Thai fishermen on the nearby island of Koh Samui on New Years Day in 2006. Block of flats among this week's plans Block of flats among this week's plans, Four-bed cottage with amphitheatre style gardens is for sale for 745,000, Defence from Riley Peckham continues as he explains relationship with his father Defence from Riley Peckham continues as he explains relationship with his father, 'You stupid boy!' A police officer told the trial of the severe injuries Miss Witheridge suffered and evidence she had been raped. It will take a bit of time to find loopholes to appeal. DeSantis won't say he's running. Witheridge was travelling with three other friends, and Miller with two others. Luke Miller 2016; [82][83] The UK government expressed concerns with the investigation, and summoned a Thai diplomat in London to discuss them. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. He was found hiding on the boat later on 2 October. [67] Protesters called for the release of the two suspects, who they believed were innocent and scapegoated for the crime. Police have, however, agreed to hand over the garden hoe which was the murder weapon, along with a shoe and a plastic bag. High 62F. 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. We won't comment on the trial process. Anthony Cardullo 2013 (USA); Traumatizing. [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. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. [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". It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. While collecting forensic evidence, tourists and locals were allowed to walk on the beach. 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. [64], Several CCTV cameras near the crime scene were reported to be nonfunctional, and cameras near the pier were not checked by the police. 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 . [38] Both men were 22-year-old illegal migrant workers from Rakhine, Myanmar, who worked in the hospitality industry. [66], On 24 December 2015, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo were found guilty of murdering Witheridge and Miller by the three judges, and were sentenced to death. Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. He later apologised for the comment after it was met with public backlash. They beat Ms Horton, raped her, and threw her into the sea where she drowned. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. When do the clocks change in 2023? Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. But last month their final appeal against their conviction was dismissed by the Supreme Court in Thailand which ruled that the forensic work was handled by respectable institutions and there was no proof of torture. A mix of clouds and sun. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. She sympathised with Hannah's family for their suffering over her 'tragic and unnecessary loss'. Her post which was later removed suggested she believed that the two convicted men might be innocent. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Taupin was ultimately not allowed to testify by the defence, and these issues were not raised by the defence until their closing statement. To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. A Thai/Indian couple circa June 2021. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher, Newinkow, phuketrichard, yong and 69 guests. 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. . [87][88] The protests angered Thailand's prime minister, who believed the demonstrations were a plot "instigated" to hurt the government. 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. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. 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 discovery of the bodies last September sparked a major police investigation and intense local and international pressure to find those responsible. 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. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Aside from Hannah and David, 2014 also saw the death of Nick Pearson , 25, from Derby, who was found floating in the ocean on New Year's Day. The Emmett Till case was one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice in American history. They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. [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. The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. 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. 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. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The DNA analysis in the case, which was not subject to independent oversight or verification, was provided to the court as a one-page summary with four supporting pages, some of it handwritten with amendments. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Miss Witheridge of Hemsby near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was raped before she and Mr Miller from Jersey were battered to death with a hoe on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on September 15, 2014. [2] In 2014, the island had a population of around 5,000 locals. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. [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. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. They said it was 'difficult to say' whether the pair's killer or killers was still on the island, and then claimed investigations had pointed them to a group seen on the beach playing the guitar and singing 'western songs'. They also raised concerns with the absence of legal counsel prior to the confession, as well as difficulties with translation and interpretation. Lawyers for Phyo and Lin also claimed that forensic evidence used to convict them was contaminated and should be thrown out. Edit: ah, I didnt realise you said crime scene photos, these were photos taken at the funeral. 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A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. [74], The investigation was met with criticism by international media, human rights groups, and legal experts. 'DNA and forensics evidence relied on to convict Zaw Law and Wai Phyo, and sentence them to death in the Koh Tao murder case, was fundamentally flawed and unreliable in terms of international standards.'. 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. Her daughter had tried to allay her fears by talking to them by Skype or sending messages every day, she said. They think our country is beautiful and is safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. 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. Home Office pathologist Dr Nat Cary said Miss Witheridge had died from severe head injuries, consistent with multiple blows from the blade of a hoe wielded as a weapon and it was likely she would have died 'rapidly'. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. 'Our family is broken and will never be the same again. Some of these workers said they can earn more money in Thailand compared to Myanmar. The suspects were initially denied access to legal counsel, and alleged that police used torture and threats to secure a confession. I have further information on my social media accounts in the hospitality industry sympathised! 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