Investigators had no theory to explain her unexpected stopover on Koh Tao on her way back to the mainland and the capital Bangkok. The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, especially scuba diving. Friends told police that Hannah, from Great Yarmouth, and David, from Jersey, left the club together between 3am and 4am. The worst part is her face. WARNING CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING IMAGES OF DEATH. Pathologist Dr. Michael Biggs told the hearing that there were many injuries on Nick's body, including to the head, limbs, and face. Does UoB look at GCSE grades for business management? 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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. Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. There were no signs he was suicidal. The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. 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. See the latest list of Exclusive members-only articles on StrangeOutdoors.com, https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30320196. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. by potty Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:51 pm, Post This is a terrific answer. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post Later it transpires there is evidence of one man's DNA on the cigarette, and of two men in the victim's body. So sad though! 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. They still maintain their innocence, as they did throughout the trial. But, he said that most of these would have been present prior to his death, although he could not completely rule out the possibility that Nick had been attacked. Island authorities sued the online news site for violating the Computer Crime Act, which outlaws uploading false information online. The family has contested the police version of events. I just warned that sometimes people have to be careful today Thailand is safe except there are some bad guys - like anywhere in the world.'. It's GRAYGATE! 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.'. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Hannah's funeral will take place on Friday Need advertising? Bernd had also recently separated from his wife, Oey, a Koh Tao native, with whom he had a seven-year-old daughter, Bene, who had been living for the last two years with his sister, Monica, in Germany. 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? In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. 9 Oct 2014. There were no signs of a struggle or rape or other human DNA. Take care of your gut and it will take care of you: Could these 'friendly' bacteria transform your gut Netflix subscribers can access hidden upgrade to their favourite shows - here's how to check if you are Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday, Do not sell or share my personal information. Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. 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. Five days since the . Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. At 7.47pm David and his friend Chris Ware were filmed walking towards the bar. Her mother, Michele claimed that Elise used a fake name of 'Elise Dubuis' to check into the Triple B Bungalows next to Mae Head Pier on Koh Tao. To think that the scum who tortured and murdered a child got off and were able to brag about it later is just unbelievable. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. We hope you'll do the same? Typically you won't see crime scene pictures on there, especially ones this brutal. RME8CHF9 - Mae Sot, Thailand. "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. 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A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In August 2020, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo had their death sentences commuted to life in prison to commemorate King Vajiralongkorn's birthday and to show his "clemency". Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. The last known video footage of the Russian woman showed her walking to Chaloke Hin Kao bay and never coming back. His body was found at the beach at the Hillside Resort on Koh Tao, on January 1, 2014. 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. 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. We are furious that we have not been able to have an approved independent forensic examination.". Can women ever trust the Met Police again? The Samui Times believes that it is in the best interests of any visitor to the island to be aware of the numerous tourist deaths and the fact that many families of those who died on the island are not satisfied with police investigations.. A royal commutation does not require an admission of guilt. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I have never had the courage to look. Hannah and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. Edit: ah, I didnt realise you said crime scene photos, these were photos taken at the funeral. 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. But they have another dark side to them. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. If we haven't already, we should delete the crime scene photo previously posted in a "spoiler", out of respect to the family's wishes. Are there serial killers operating on the island, with their crimes apparently insufficiently investigated so that the tourist industry remains protected? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like, the prime minister said. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. Elise went 1.5 miles (2.5km) through the jungle to Tanote Bay and took a room at the Poseidon Resort where she booked another ticket for Bangkok leaving on April 24. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. The autopsy stated he had drowned. A scuffed copy of the Koran. The island of Koh Tao, off the coast of Thailand, is often described as a paradise. Although both of his hands were tied behind the back, the police said he could have done this himself as the rope was tied to one hand and a loop was made so the other hand could be inserted. It was just straight up sped that killed her. 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. I took your advice and read up on it instead of looking at the photos and I'm still disturbed. 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.