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. They believed he had accidentally drowned and he was thought to have been dead for around 12 hours when his body was retrieved. If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. Suter had been a regular snorkeler and his death was totally unexplained. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Ukraine soldiers shoot down enemy drones with drones of their own, Wheel of Fortune contestant answers food puzzle wrong, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' 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. 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. The commissioner visited the murder scene yesterday but his officers were criticised after smiling and taking selfies. He had recently returned to the island after building up a motorbike rental business. 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 . 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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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. Derby coroner Louise Pinder said there was not enough evidence to say how he died and recorded an open verdict. It's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. What are the most disturbing crime scene photos of all time? Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao were not safe unless they were ugly. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. They still maintain their innocence, as they did throughout the trial. British Bricklayer Luke Miller, 26, was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at the Sunset Bar at Sairee Beach on January 6, 2016. The autopsy stated he had drowned. Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. A few days later, staff checked her room to discover her mobile phone, passport and camera had all been left behind. Their bodies were found at 6am. Students Hannah and David had attended a beach party before slipping away together at around 1am on Monday. They beat Ms Horton, raped her, and threw her into the sea where she drowned. Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, of Jersey were bludgeoned to death with a wooden hoe as they walked back to their hotel room late at night on September 15, 2014, on the popular Sairee Beah. Final moments: Dressed in a pink top and white skirt, the 23-year-old from Great Yarmouth, Norwich, strolls through Koh Tao with friends. Evidence suggests the brave 24-year-old put up a fight before his death and that he was drowned. 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. Hannah Witheridge and David Miller scene pictures - Mirror Online A CCTV video of a woman running near the scene is described but not released. It has a population of around 1,500 people and the main settlement is Ban Mae Hat. At least eleven European tourists have died or disappeared there since 2014 and it is now described as Death Island or Murder Island. Coincidentally, pictures of Bernd with a snake were to be found online. Aran Klaewklong, a security guard from Big Blue Diving shop, told police he found a mobile phone, clothes, a hotel key, shoes and an ID on the beach at 1.30 am during a beach patrol. Rape and murder of Hannah Witheridge - The Student Room There is a suggestion Mr Miller was coming to her aid when he was also killed. Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. 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. 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. However, no toxicology report was conducted. 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. She was dedicated, ambitious and would have made an amazing difference to the lives of many families through her chosen career as a Speech and Language Therapist. He started another business in neighboring island Koh Phayam before returning in March 2018 to "tie up loose ends". 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. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. We hope you'll do the same? Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. I remember seeing the pics 12 years ago and being horrified but I kept going back to look again . Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. 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. Could you please describe them? 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. Mr Miller was spotted shaking the hand of a local person dressed in a football shirt with the number 9 on the back of it. His family accused the Thai police of a cover-up. Elise's mother Michele van Egten says she does not believe the Thai police's version of events amid fears authorities are working to suppress speculation about the many murders on the island. I was forced to look at these photos for a DUI class when I was 14 because I was caught smoking weed. An unexplained fire that evening burned down three bamboo huts, including the one Elise had been staying in. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. "Life is too important to take seriously.". They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. 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. Thailands prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, questioned the attire and behavior of foreign female tourists shortly after the killing of two British backpackers, David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on the island in 2014. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". 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. David Miller & Hannah Witheridge murdered on Thailand Island Or is Koh Tao just unlucky for visitors or is there something more sinister happening on the beautiful Thai island and haven for Scuba divers? The last known video footage of the Russian woman showed her walking to Chaloke Hin Kao bay and never coming back. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post 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. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. This is a terrific answer. DO NOT go in blind. Island authorities sued the online news site for violating the Computer Crime Act, which outlaws uploading false information online. 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. Lining people along the beach, they measured their feet in order to make a comparison to footprints left in the sand near the murdered Brits' bodies. 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. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). 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. Rex Features. Traumatizing. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . It has long had a reputation as a home for organized crime, corruption and as a place where the police protected local interests. 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. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. Bernd's cousin Christina said: ''We cannot accept what the Thai authorities on the island are telling us. The police quickly closed the inquiry, stating that he had drowned whilst swimming. On February 16, 2015, Russian tourist Valentina Novozhyonova, 23, vanished from her hostel on Koh Tao. It covers an area of about 21 km2. But they were skeptical and he was fit and healthy at the time of his death. An inquest had been held in 2014 as his death was being treated as suspicious. Thailand: Koh Tao Murder Trial Exposed. Ugly Truth of 'Land of Smiles There have been suspicious reports of hand-sized bruises found on Lukes shoulders. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Five days since the . A royal commutation does not require an admission of guilt. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. September 19: Thai officials collect DNA samples from workers in bars and restaurants in Koh Tao. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? "So for an hour the families of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller looked and listened as crime scene pictures were . Today I was contacted by the son of Dave Tarnowski. His remark appeared to blame murdered Briton Hannah Witheridge for exposing herself to a brutal attack on the paradise island of Koh Tao. Officers claimed they had 'strong evidence' to link six Burmese workers to the gruesome murders, though no forensic links could be made. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. 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. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. It was later revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller. I stumbled across these once a few years ago and I really wish I hadn't seen them. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. We are aware of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he said. It was just straight up sped that killed her. There were no signs of a struggle or rape or other human DNA. Belgian backpacker Elise Dallemagne, 30, was found hanging from a tree on April 27, 2017. I dont know if the killers are still on the island. Sister, 30, of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge dies The items were still there are 3 am and he called the police. 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.". 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'. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? 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. Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. 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. oof. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? After weeks of investigations, Thai Police have arrested three Burmese man in relation to the murder of two British tourists David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on the holiday island of Koh Tao.The Burmese migrant worker community is on high . Ahead of Hannah's funeral on Friday, her family have released a heart-breaking statement. The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. 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. There were no signs he was suicidal. "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. He got killed in a racist attack by several white men. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. 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. Koh Tao murders - Wikipedia The two men were convicted and sentenced in 2015 and the verdict was upheld by an appeals court in 2017 and the Supreme Court in August 2019. He was last night accused of smearing a murdered British backpacker to protect his countrys tourism industry. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. Not so shipshape! Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. Phone records showed that Elise called her mother on Skype on April 17, 2017, before leaving Koh Phangan on a Ferry on April 19. Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. That is the last time he is seen on camera. RME8CHF9 - Mae Sot, Thailand. The body had to be identified using dental records and previous X-rays. Frenchman, Dimitri Povse, 29, was found hanging from the beam of a rented house on January 1, 2015. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post The family has contested the police version of events. Ten days after he went missing from Sairee Beach on Koh Tao, the body of Swiss tourist Hans Peter Suter, 44, was washed ashore at Talay Ngam beach in Lang Suan district of Chumphon province on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. So sad though! We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. Hannah was also raped in the attack. The crime's brutality amid Koh Tao's insular, backpacker charm caused an international sensation and threatened to further weaken a tourist industry already reeling from the military coup of . 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. Yikes. Really gross. Im asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . Are there serial killers operating on the island, with their crimes apparently insufficiently investigated so that the tourist industry remains protected? Read about our approach to external linking. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. Charles 'will NEVER build real relationship with Archie and Lili unless Harry and Meghan get new royal 'Putin has STOLEN our Ukrainian children': Distraught parents tell how THOUSANDS of youngsters never EMILY PRESCOTT: Sarah Ferguson 'confused' after seeing photos from goddaughter's wedding she thought she was Joe Biden is 'unlikely' to attend King Charles' coronation due to Ireland trip - despite promising to A 14-year-old autistic boy's naive prank. 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.
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