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[51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. What's he waiting for? Last month it emerged that two Burmese migrants convicted of the murders faced execution after appeals against their conviction were thrown out. What they did was fairly run of the mill for the Jim Crow South. Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. [23] Local residents blocked the pier to prevent the unidentified killers from leaving the island. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. After what must have been an incomprehensibly painful month for the families of Hannah and David, the fact that painfully graphic not to mention wholly unnecessary photos of their bodies are being shared online is difficult to understand, particularly given that questions are yet to be answered about what exactly lead to their deaths. Thai police have been criticised for leading a chaotic investigation into the deaths of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in which the line of inquiry has changed several times. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post She said that Hannah had originally planned to go to Europe or Australia before making a late decision to go to Thailand. Could you please describe them? 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[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. 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. This is a terrific answer. 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 Nick Pearson 2014; Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. and 'why do you care?'. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post [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 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. [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". Evidence suggests the brave 24-year-old put up a fight before his death and that he was drowned. Yikes. Their findings were never made public, but were shared with the families of the victims. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. 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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In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. Mrs Witheridge, 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been 'changed forever' by her murder. Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. -, Press J to jump to the feed. He later apologised for the comment after it was met with public backlash. It was just straight up sped that killed her. The couple was found half-naked in a secluded area of Sai Ree beach on the Phangan district island around 6.30am Monday. To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. - Dad's Army statue damaged by vandals for 3rd time, Firm announces FREE bus travel for mums on Mother's Day, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The court has now been told that vital DNA evidence cannot be retested. Read about our approach to external linking. [51] The defence provided a separate explanation for the events on the night. [33][34] Over 200 individuals on the island, many of them migrant workers, were tested in mass DNA testing. Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. ', By The fact that she is not here, affects us every day.'. Ms Daniels is understood to have got married this year. The defendants have repeatedly stated their innocence over the murders, with the defence alleging they were framed. [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. 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. 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When do the clocks change in 2023? His parents believe he was murdered. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. Both entered through the Ranong Province, allegedly without presenting themselves at a port of entry and without possessing a passport. 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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Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . [1][51] According to an observer, the sittings lasted over ten hours each day. The families of Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller are now returning to the UK. We are here for David because of his tragic death. Two years after her sister was murdered, Laura wrote a Facebook postwarning people not to travel to Thailand claiming Westerners are hated in the country. Five days since the murder police are no closer to catching the killer. I have never had the courage to look. A mix of clouds and sun. Is Daisy Jones adaptation based on Fleetwood Mac? The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. , updated It is in these selfless acts of kindness that I see reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other.'. Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. These illegal workers often reside with friends on the island, making it difficult to identify them. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 11:58 GMT 20 Sep 2014 DNA was collected from these three areas and sent to a police forensics lab for analysis. 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. Attempts to appeal the sentence failed, but a royal decree was issued by King Vajiralongkorn in 2020 commuting the death sentences to life imprisonment. 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. In recent days there has been widespread speculation in Thailand that police have arrested the wrong men. 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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. [93] Amid the investigation, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul visited Koh Tao on 28 September 2014 in an attempt to reassure tourists. 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. Following criticism for the way the case has been handled, police are now working with detectives from Scotland Yard. Read about our approach to external linking. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. Part of the reason for coming out, was to go to Koh Tao. 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'. Silje Mathisen 2014; But his family said at the time that they had not received an autopsy report and had suspicions about the death. This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. Direct quotations from the trial are unavailable, as the judges did not permit the public to take notes. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher, Newinkow, phuketrichard, yong and 69 guests. [2] In 2014, the island had a population of around 5,000 locals. 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. [38] Police entered the home the next day; only one of the men, Zaw Lin, was present. Neither did we. 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. [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. In an extraordinary outburst yesterday, General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha (right) suggested that only ugly tourists were safe when wearing beach wear. They also raised concerns with the absence of legal counsel prior to the confession, as well as difficulties with translation and interpretation. Thailand's prime minister today apologised for suggesting tourists in bikinis made themselves more vulnerable - comments which provoked outrage around the world. [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. Allegations about police brutality rocked the countrys economy that almost solely relies on tourism. However, it did not match any of their DNA records. A 24-year-old Thai man has been arrested and charged by Thai police on the island of Koh Si Chang in Chonburi province following the brutal rape and murder of a 27-year-old German tourist on Sunday. At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. 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. 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'. "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. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. We won't comment on the trial process. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. It's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. [11], An autopsy revealed that both victims were hit by a hard object resulting in head and face wounds. I have created a Facebook page and a YouTube channel dedicated to looking into tourist deaths on Koh Tao. The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. They said Wai Phyo found the mobile phone dropped on the beach, and so he kept it. Christina Annesley 2015; 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. It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. [5][40] The commutation was welcomed by Miller's family. 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. 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? If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. The Emmett Till case was one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice in American history. 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. This could technically be counted as a crime scene as she was DUI but the aftermath of Nikki Catsouras (Porsche girl) crash is engrained on my brain forever. [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". [1] Police revealed that the samples from Witheridge's body were used up,[62][27] but were able to provide DNA samples from the murder weapon. She spoke out last November at the sentencing of sadistic troll Paul Hind, 38, who was jailed for 14 months at Newcastle Crown Court. 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"So for an hour the families of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller looked and listened as crime scene pictures were shown in court.". Read about our approach to external linking. oof. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . [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. [59] The defence struggled to find members of the public willing to testify at the trial, as many feared retribution,[1][60] hence their alibi was not considered convincing by the court. Defence lawyers had asked for the samples to be independently verified but have now been told there is nothing left of them to re-test. All rights reserved. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. They think our country is beautiful and is safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere. The two men deny murdering Miss Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey. [5][6] Both were students who were backpacking in Thailand. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. DeSantis won't say he's running. The worst part is her face. They said in a family statement: 'We confirm that our beautiful girl Laura passed away on Monday, September 16. Due to the nature of her passing, our beautiful girl has had little privacy. Barcroft David William Miller and Hanna Victoria Witheridge A British male, thought to have known the two, was named as a person of interested and hunted by police after allegedly fleeing the island on an early ferry for Bangkok. Following the murders, Koh Tao earned the nicknamed of 'death island' due to the number of western tourists who have died or gone missing there. [11][19] Several other suspects were also named, amid pressure to produce results, a new one every other day. [31] Media reports speculated that was because the defence was wary of calling on foreign experts fearing it could appear as undermining the Thai justice system, and could bias the judges against their case. 'Our family is broken and will never be the same again. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. 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