The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. 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. Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. 15:22 GMT 21 Oct 2014. [61], On July 10, the court ordered the DNA to be retested. [88][89] Hacker group Anonymous published a video on 3 January 2016 criticising the verdict. The Ultimate Cambodian Currency Guide 2022: RIEL. Rex Features. [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". Mr Miller's father told ITV News that he did not want the Burmese migrants to be executed even though they 'have done something quite terrible and justice has been given to them'. [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. Elise Dallemagne 2017; *if you admit to regrets* which is the biggest of your life. [11] The two met in Koh Tao while staying at the same hotel. 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 fact that she is not here, affects us every day.'. [42] In the trial, the prosecution said the phone was found smashed at the home of a friend of Zaw Lin's. Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. 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[94] She suggested using identification wristbands for tourists to improve safety, but the idea was quickly scrapped. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Ahead of Hannah's funeral on Friday, her family have released a heart-breaking statement. Friends told police that Hannah, from Great Yarmouth, and David, from Jersey, left the club together between 3am and 4am. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post She said it is far from the beautiful country people talk of as she launched a scathing attack on the country saying many Thais had no regard for human life and treated people like dirt, Labelling Thai officials 'corrupt', she said court officials asked her family during the trial: 'Why are you here?' 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. They did not seal the island, contaminated the crime scene and now have allowed these boats to get away. Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. Phyo (left) and Lin (right) were planning to appeal for a royal pardon to Thailand's king. The family of Mr Miller from St Helier, Jersey, who was battered and drowned said after the trial of the migrants that they accepted the verdict. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. 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. [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. [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. The following year Briton Christina Annesley , 23, was found dead from what Thai police described as mixing alcohol with antibiotics for a chest infection. In their verdict, a panel of two judges said the death sentences handed down by lower courts would be upheld as the men had been found guilty of murder and rape on the basis of evidence and forensic results. BBC correspondent Jonah Fisher said Miss Witheridge's father and brother sat with their heads bowed as the evidence was presented in court but continued listening. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . [51] The defence provided a separate explanation for the events on the night. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. Measuring 21 square kilometres (8sqmi) in area, it is the smallest of three popular tourist islands in the Gulf of Thailand. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. Rockefeller Audio 2022. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun were quickly arrested and later sentenced to death in 2015, a verdict that was upheld by the appeal court in 2017. 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. 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. 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[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". They say traces of at least one man's DNA has been found on Miss Witheridge's body. [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 discovery of the bodies last September sparked a major police investigation and intense local and international pressure to find those responsible. The relevant standard in this case was ISO 17025. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! [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. 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. 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. [11], An autopsy revealed that both victims were hit by a hard object resulting in head and face wounds. 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Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. . [51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. That is the last time he is seen on camera. None of the family was happy with her going there, but she had made her mind up.'. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:48 am, Post I remember seeing the pics 12 years ago and being horrified but I kept going back to look again . The family of a woman murdered in Thailand have been "traumatised" by photos being circulated online. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher, Newinkow, phuketrichard, yong and 69 guests. The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. 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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. Samyak Choudhary; and 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. A mix of clouds and sun. Thai police have faced widespread domestic and international criticism for their handling of the case and the evidence.
by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post [21][25] There was tearing present at the vulva, bruising on the perineum, and a bite mark on her right nipple. 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? 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Shelley Bot 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. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. '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. Her post which was later removed suggested she believed that the two convicted men might be innocent. 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:22 am, Post Is Daisy Jones adaptation based on Fleetwood Mac? So sad though! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found close to bungalows where they had been staying, Thai police say two men have confessed to killing Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Koh Tao is a popular destination for tourists, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Taupin was ultimately not allowed to testify by the defence, and these issues were not raised by the defence until their closing statement. 2040 / 2557, Regional Court of Appeal VIII No. "[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 acts of extreme barbarity. 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. 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'. Miller had scratches on his back and water in his lungs indicating drowning. [85][15][86] Prayut said that British and Burmese government representatives were "limited to observation" and had to "respect our processes". [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. Witheridge was travelling with three other friends, and Miller with two others. Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. The island of Koh Tao is located in Southern Thailand. His parents believe he was murdered. GRAPHIC crime scene photos showing the corpses of English backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller have surfaced online, traumatising their families. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. 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. 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. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. The fact that people e-mailed her family the photos while pretending to be Nikki was enough. 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. 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. They also raised concerns with the absence of legal counsel prior to the confession, as well as difficulties with translation and interpretation. Well, guess what? I'm not even following that rabbit hole because all I had to read was Porsche Girl, I've seen it before and it's bad Just to clarifyshe was NOT a dui. 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. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. 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? [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. john deere s240 vs husqvarna, kevin carroll obituary, is knaphill a nice place to live,