The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. [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. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. [34][35], According to the prosecution in the subsequent case, CCTV footage analysed by the police showed three individuals riding a motorcycle to 7-Eleven, where they bought beer and cigarettes, before going towards Sairee Beach. Could you please describe them? Live TV coverage explained, The two go head-to-head for the fourth time already in 2023 when they meet at Anfield on Wednesday night, but the match won't be shown on television in the UK, Police recover Cheltenham Festival trophy that was stolen from Sheffield silversmiths, The Grand Annual Steeplechase Cup, the Cheltenham Festival's oldest trophy, was taken in a burglary in February but is back in safe hands in time to be presented at the showcase meeting in two weeks' time, Jeremy Clarkson responds amid speculation over Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post Its a farce.. In recent days there has been widespread speculation in Thailand that police have arrested the wrong men. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. You are the British Consulate in Thailand. "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. No trace of her has ever been found, though the official Thai police account is that she died at sea. The island of Koh Tao is located in Southern Thailand. The reasons for her admission to hospital have not been disclosed. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. All rights reserved. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . [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". The defendants have repeatedly stated their innocence over the murders, with the defence alleging they were framed. [5][6] Both were students who were backpacking in Thailand. They believe she was murdered while trying to escape from a Buddhist cult. Published: 13:48 GMT, 17 September 2019 | Updated: 09:16 GMT, 18 September 2019. But Ms Daniels criticised the 'bungled' police investigation into the murders in a Facebook post in January 2016. 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. The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. They had no prior criminal records. Last month it emerged that two Burmese migrants convicted of the murders faced execution after appeals against their conviction were thrown out. The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. Thailand is Cambodia's neighbor to the West, and this forum is dedicated to Thai news, stories, reviews, blogs, videos, Thai people and anything else related to the country. Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. [1][15][21], During an hours-long interrogation, during which the police used Burmese food vendors as interpreters[35] because the pair could not speak Thai,[41] the suspects confessed to the murders. Lawyers for Phyo and Lin also claimed that forensic evidence used to convict them was contaminated and should be thrown out. In 2012, 32-year-old Ben Harrington died in what Thai police said was a motorbike crash, but his parents said they became suspicious of the explanation when officers tried to cremate his body the following day. 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. 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. The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. 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 . She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. [1][31] Pornthip Rojanasunand, a Thai forensic scientist, testified at the trial that the crime scene was poorly managed. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election. Immediately after the hearing, the two migrants appealed to the families of Miss Witheridge and Mr Walker, asking them to co-operate in seeking a royal pardon from the Thai king. However, at that time I was already aware of other tourist deaths on the island. GRAPHIC crime scene photos showing the corpses of English backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller have surfaced online, traumatising their families. In a police interview Mr Ware told officers that David then told him he was going out to get some cigarettes but another friend revealed he went instead to nightclub AC to meet up with Hannah and her friend Emma Madeline. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned. [77], An opinion piece in Bangkok Post wrote that "practically no one believes [Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo] really brutally murdered English tourists", adding "in Thai media of all kinds, the consensus is that Win and Zaw Lin are scapegoats. A mistake that many forensic experts say jeopardized the entire investigation.Throughout the investigation and criminal trial, the Thai government and police were heavily criticized by human rights organizations, legal experts, and the media. 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 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. She sympathised with Hannah's family for their suffering over her 'tragic and unnecessary loss'. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. It will never make any sense. [42][43] Early police reports said Miller's mobile phone was also found in Zaw Lin's home,[44][45] although the media had previously reported the phone was handed to police by a friend of the victim. Defence lawyers also claim the evidence and DNA in the case had been mishandled, making it unreliable. It is in these selfless acts of kindness that I see reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other.'. David Miller 2014; 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. Really gross. There is a suggestion Mr Miller was coming to her aid when he was also killed. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. 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. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. https://time.com/3955081/thailand-koh-tao-murder-david-miller-hannah-witheridge-zaw-lin-wai-phyo-burma-myanmar/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/dark-side-koh-tao-seven-10708561, https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/tag/Cases+on+the+Death+Island+of+Koh+Tao, https://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/dna-mixtures-forensic-science-explainer. Thai courts have rejected accusations of torture and ruled that DNA evidence linked the workers to the crime. [47] Thailand's National Human Rights Commission attempted to investigate the allegations, but police representatives did not appear at four scheduled meetings. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. Read about our approach to external linking. Officers claimed they had 'strong evidence' to link six Burmese workers to the gruesome murders, though no forensic links could be made. 15:22 GMT 21 Oct 2014. [1], A defence team from Bangkok, composed of nearly 20 lawyers, were only permitted half an hour to meet the men; a request by the defence to delay the hearing and allow more time to prepare was denied by a judge at the Koh Samui Provincial Court. Christina Annesley 2015; Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. Direct quotations from the trial are unavailable, as the judges did not permit the public to take notes. A local Western businessman though, who did not want to be named, criticised the police for allowing the boats to leave. [1][51] According to an observer, the sittings lasted over ten hours each day. 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. Two Burmese workers, whose names were given only as Saw and Win, are said to have confessed to killing the pair, who were discovered on 15 September. A police officer told the trial of the severe injuries Miss Witheridge suffered and evidence she had been raped. [48][35] A 900-page police report was produced to guide the prosecution's case, but the defence were not allowed to see the report until the trial began. Here are the names of some of the other outsiders who died on Koh Tao: Ian Jacobs 2000; An English human rights activist by the name of Andy Hall asked me to put him in touch with the Melbourne forensic expert, Jane Taupin which I did. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. 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 December 2015, the pair were convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. Some 17,000 was raised by a Go Fund Me donation page set up by Laura to enable the family to attend the trial in Thailand and pay for an interpreter. 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 . I just listened to your full podcast about Koh Tao with considerable interest. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Oil City, PA (16301) Today. 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. Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. We have some new leads but we dont have any new suspects.. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. [2] In 2014, the island had a population of around 5,000 locals. "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. Five days since the murder police are no closer to catching the killer. [62] They were both also charged with entering the country illegally, to which Wai Phyo had already confessed. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. 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. Samyak Choudhary; and [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". She spoke out last November at the sentencing of sadistic troll Paul Hind, 38, who was jailed for 14 months at Newcastle Crown Court. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. The prosecution says a DNA match between samples found on Miss Witheridge's body and the two defendants is central to its case. 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 Kick-off time and live stream details, Arsenal can pull five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a win over Everton, but Sean Dyche's men will provide a stern test for the Gunners, Why isn't Liverpool vs Wolves on Sky Sports or BT Sport? , updated She graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in education in 2012. [31] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". "There has been lots of chit-chat on the internet. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Shelley Bot 2017; Yoshie Sazawa (Sharlyn) 2004; He will join fellow French-trained runner Gold Tweet in the line-up, Sir Alex Ferguson's "brutal" Mikel Arteta advice could see "phenomenal" Arsenal star leave, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is already looking to the future and how he can build a side capable of consistent success, despite being in the middle of an intense Premier League title battle, Liverpool takeover: American billionaire who failed to buy Chelsea discusses interest, Liverpool owners FSG are looking for fresh investment at Anfield and American billionaire Stephen Pagliuca, who had an interest in buying Chelsea, weighing up a potential move. [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. The court has now been told that vital DNA evidence cannot be retested. Thai police have faced widespread domestic and international criticism for their handling of the case and the evidence. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. 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. 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Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday 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. Police said that DNA semen samples taken from Hannahs body were from two men, both Asian. 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 admit to regrets* which is the biggest of your life. 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. I have never had the courage to look. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. David and Hannah were found bludgeoned to death on this Thai beach early in September 2014, shortly beforeLin andPhyo were arrested. 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. 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. [63] They plead not guilty to the charge at the trial, but Wai Phyo changed his plea to guilty during the proceedings. Police say it could be of a witness to the double murder, a suspect or of Miss Witheridge herself. Rex Features. Irregular Burmese migrant workers were now required to register with the police in an attempt to discourage illegal workers and prevent bribery. [95] The mayor of the island, Chaiyan Turasakul, announced a new police station and staffed it with 40 full-time officers, compared to five previously. They are said to have confessed to the crime but later retracted their statements. High 62F. Andrew Rosindell, a member of the Commons foreign affairs committee, said: 'What is most worrying about these comments is the underlying implication about those who have been murdered that they have somehow brought it upon themselves.'. Rockefeller Audio 2022. [51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. However, she had completely forgotten the draw had taken place, Is Arsenal vs Everton on TV? 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. [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". 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. The discovery of the bodies last September sparked a major police investigation and intense local and international pressure to find those responsible. Part of the reason for coming out, was to go to Koh Tao. [1] After initially failing to find a match to one of the migrant workers, the police focused their attention on Western tourists related to the victims. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. Taupin was ultimately not allowed to testify by the defence, and these issues were not raised by the defence until their closing statement. [28], Due to concerns the murders might affect foreign tourism into Thailand, the national authorities sought to expedite the investigation into the murders. [21][25] There was tearing present at the vulva, bruising on the perineum, and a bite mark on her right nipple. A CCTV video of a woman running near the scene is described but not released. Despite years of inquiries about her son's death, including Freedom of Information requests submitted to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, no fresh details have been forthcoming. Police have, however, agreed to hand over the garden hoe which was the murder weapon, along with a shoe and a plastic bag. [51] This decision was criticised by the Solicitors International Human Rights Group, one of the observers at the trial. Read about our approach to external linking. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. Hannah (pictured right with a friend on Koh Tao shortly before she died) was backpacking in Thailand while studying at the University of Essex to be a speech therapist. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. 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. [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. 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. Rocio Gomez; 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 . [11][19] Several other suspects were also named, amid pressure to produce results, a new one every other day. [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. 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. 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. They said in a family statement: 'We confirm that our beautiful girl Laura passed away on Monday, September 16. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. There were TRACES of cocaine, but that didnt contributeit was a small amount from a day or more before. 'They think it wont happen to them. [15] Experts have considered the forensic investigation to have been incompetent, and to have possibly framed the suspects. Her daughter had tried to allay her fears by talking to them by Skype or sending messages every day, she said. Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. Their findings were never made public, but were shared with the families of the victims. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. 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. They stated they were driven by a desire to rape the victim following sexual arousal when they saw the couple kissing on the beach. 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. Elise Dallemagne 2017; Then, 29-year-old Frenchman Dimitri Povse was also found hanged with officers describing it as a suicide. Ms Daniels also revealed at the time that she had been targeted by death treats and sent disturbing photographs of the murder scene. DeSantis won't say he's running. [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. - 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. 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' [55], The defence claimed that the investigation was flawed due to mishandling of forensic evidence, lack of legal representation during interrogations, use of threats and intimidation to secure a confession, and intimidation of witnesses. [51] The defence provided a separate explanation for the events on the night. 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. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago 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. Speaking at the court, Mr Miller's father Ian said he and his wife Sue had come "with an open mind", adding that it had been an emotional time for the family. [82][83] The UK government expressed concerns with the investigation, and summoned a Thai diplomat in London to discuss them. An inquest into the death of Miss Witheridge which was held in Norwich in February 2016 heard how her family described her as 'a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman'. The team were only allowed to spend two hours on Koh Tao and did not meet with the suspects or defence. '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.'. [44] In December 2014, the suspects were each indicted on five charges: premeditated murder, killing to conceal a criminal offence, rape, illegal entry into Thailand, and staying in the country without permission. 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. Some sources also refer to Wai Phyo as Win Zaw Htun. 81 castielsbitch 5 yr. ago That's so strange, because honestly the body was the first thing I spotted. The pair insisted that they were innocent and claimed that their earlier admissions were as a result of being tortured. 2023 BBC. DO NOT go in blind. [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. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. 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. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. [74], The investigation was met with criticism by international media, human rights groups, and legal experts. 'On my darkest days, I think about the people who have thrown themselves out of planes, run significant distances and those who have sacrificed precious pounds from tight budgets to support us. Read about our approach to external linking. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. Dr Cary also said there were signs that Hannah had been dragged and sexually assaulted. [54] They argued that the defendants intended to kill Miller, using a hoe to hit him multiple times on the head. My Facebook page is called KOH TAO DEATH ISLAND. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. 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