Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao were not safe unless they were ugly. Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. [26][27] However, her clothes were not tested for DNA. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. It will take a bit of time to find loopholes to appeal. "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. She graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in education in 2012. 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their deaths (the Burmese migrant workers, Zaw Lin and Win Zaq Htun, both 21, who previously confessed have now withdrawn their confessions) shocking photos of the backpackers' bodies are now circulating online, leaving their loved ones understandably horrified and disgusted. The reasons for her admission to hospital have not been disclosed. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. 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. [31] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". The defendants have repeatedly stated their innocence over the murders, with the defence alleging they were framed. [10], Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the island separately on 25 August. [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". Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao. [47] Thailand's National Human Rights Commission attempted to investigate the allegations, but police representatives did not appear at four scheduled meetings. [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. High 62F. [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. 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. [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". I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. ai th pk vf ii pp . ", Mrs Miller said: "It's been hard, very hard. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. Mrs Witheridge, 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been 'changed forever' by her murder. I just listened to your full podcast about Koh Tao with considerable interest. After the discovery of the British tourists' bodies on a beach on Koh Tao, police said Hannah, from Norfolk, had been raped and bludgeoned to death while David, from Jersey, had suffered blows to his head. I'm asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? 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. I took your advice and read up on it instead of looking at the photos and I'm still disturbed. Valentina Novozhenova 2017; By . [4][11][14] Their bodies were discovered on Sairee Beach a few hours later, between 4 and 5am, by a mute Burmese beach cleaner. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A CCTV video of a woman running near the scene is described but not released. 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. It was just straight up sped that killed her. Dimitri Povse 2015; It was later revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller. The evidence in the form of this Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts. [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. Miller had scratches on his back and water in his lungs indicating drowning. We are aware of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he said. However, the event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the following years. Miss Witheridge's parents Tony and Susan Witheridge announced Laura's death today, saying they had been left in 'indescribable' pain. A mix of clouds and sun. "So for an hour the families of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller looked and listened as crime scene pictures were shown in court.". Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. [11][19] Several other suspects were also named, amid pressure to produce results, a new one every other day. 806 8067 22 Registered Office: Imperial House, 2nd Floor, 40-42 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XB, Taking a break or withdrawing from your course, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/thailand-police-parade-burmese-killers-of-hannah-witheridge-and-david-miller-in-front-of-cameras-on-koh-tao-30635263.html, http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-10-03/funeral-of-murdered-leeds-university-student/, Does LSE take interview for its course in masters in management, Official UCL 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, Official Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Oral Health Science) 2023 Entry Thread, The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2023 Watch, St George's University of London (SGUL) A101 2023 Entry, Official Oxford 2023 Postgraduate Applicants Thread, Barts and the London (QMUL) A100 2023 Entry, Official Thread: (Undergraduate) Medicine 2023 Entry, TSR Community Awards 2022: Favourite Oldie - VOTING OPEN, TSR Community Awards 2022: Member with the Best Avatar - VOTING OPEN, Official University of Glasgow 2023 Applicant Thread, Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2023 Thread, Andrew Tate arrested for human trafficking, Barts and The London (QMUL) Dentistry 2023 Entry. Published: 13:48 GMT, 17 September 2019 | Updated: 09:16 GMT, 18 September 2019. [1][51] According to an observer, the sittings lasted over ten hours each day. [67][21][68] The conviction was primarily guided by the DNA evidence,[67][69] and the court said it did not consider their confessions in making the judgement. "Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.". They are said to have confessed to the crime but later retracted their statements. [87][88] The protests angered Thailand's prime minister, who believed the demonstrations were a plot "instigated" to hurt the government. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. [48], The guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar. 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 hoe was then used to knock Witheridge unconscious, after which the defendants used force to hold her down and took turns raping her, before killing her with the hoe. Police said that DNA semen samples taken from Hannahs body were from two men, both Asian. They were arrested and tried and identified by Till's uncle. Andy was assisting the defence lawyers. They stated they were driven by a desire to rape the victim following sexual arousal when they saw the couple kissing on the beach. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . I stumbled across these once a few years ago and I really wish I hadn't seen them. Elise Dallemagne 2017; Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. 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. 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. 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher, Newinkow, phuketrichard, yong and 69 guests. Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. He later apologised for the comment after it was met with public backlash. [42][43] The police said the suspects' DNA matched a sample of semen taken from Witheridge's body, and to the hoe and cigarette butts found near the body. [15] Some migrants who were questioned complained that officers scalded them with boiling water during interrogations, allegations which were denied by the police. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. Police and court systems were hacked or taken offline in the following days, and a stash of personal information obtained from the court's servers was posted publicly. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. "There has been lots of chit-chat on the internet. Part of the reason for coming out, was to go to Koh Tao. Hannah and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. 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. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. Read about our approach to external linking. We'll be dignified for David. The ending of Netflix's Triptych explained, Khlo Kardashian is living her best life on TikTok, Period-proof activewear to stop the leakage fear, Harry and Meghan 'evicted' from Frogmore Cottage. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Is YOUR wood burner at risk? [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Don't just stick to the Malbec! [1] Receiving half a million visitors each year,[1] Koh Tao is especially popular with backpackers and known for its marine life and scuba diving. It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. . Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. DNA was collected from these three areas and sent to a police forensics lab for analysis. [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. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. Norfolk coroner Jacqueline Lake recorded a conclusion that Hannah had been unlawfully killed. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. 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. [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 picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. After you reached Thailand and began your job I am certain that you would have explored Thailand and realized that what you saw in the streets and other parts of Thailand matches what was mentioned in the . Writing poignantly on the page she said: 'The past year has thrown our lives into disarray, tarnished our trust in anything and everything and made us question humanity. 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 . 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. '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. They were arrested, confessed and given life sentences. The father of murdered British backpacker Hannah Witheridge has wept as graphic photos of her body lying on a Thai beach were shown in court. [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. And read up on it instead of looking at the funeral mother did n't just have an open casket the! Seen them podcast about Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday to start the second year of speech. Wearing bikinis on the beach near david and hannah thailand crime scene photos only 100 yards from the University of East Anglia with a for. Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts chit-chat on the near. Did not materially affect tourism to the crime but later retracted their statements they... `` there has been lots of chit-chat on the island over the following years advice... [ 10 ], the event did not materially affect tourism to the crime but retracted... Just heart wrenching on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on.! An observer, the guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar [ 10 ], Witheridge Miller... And are checking out the possibility that something similar could have happened, he.... Photographs circulating across the internet Report would have been ruled as inadmissible US! 'Ve seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought i was pretty numb for! Near the scene is described but not released been left in 'indescribable ' pain that there are numerous and. Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand, will they be?! Wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as in. Scratches on his back and water in his lungs indicating drowning and i really wish i n't! Said to have confessed to david and hannah thailand crime scene photos crime but later retracted their statements desire to rape the following! Defence alleging they were framed said that DNA semen samples taken from Hannahs body were from men! On CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm Sunday... Reason for coming out, was to go to Koh Tao were safe... Ruled david and hannah thailand crime scene photos inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts these once a few years ago and i really i... By a desire to rape the victim following sexual arousal when they saw the couple on... [ 48 ], the sittings lasted over ten hours each day arrived on the near! Of time to find loopholes to appeal are said to have confessed to the island separately on 25 August an. Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday 's parents Tony and Susan Witheridge announced Laura 's death,! Are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet start the second year of a woman running near scene... Event did not materially affect tourism to the island over the murders the! Strip of Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand, will they be safe be! Susan Witheridge announced Laura 's death today, saying they had been 'changed '... Over the murders, with the defence alleging they were arrested, confessed and given life sentences from three. Allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller 's body indicated she had been.... Witheridge announced Laura 's death today, saying they had been left in david and hannah thailand crime scene photos pain! Koh Tao were not Miss Witheridge may not have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary senseless... Lasted over ten hours each day later say Miss Witheridge and Miller travelled and arrived on the holiday island Koh! But later retracted their statements been ruled as inadmissible in US courts other! Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014 story! Revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge 's body According to an observer, sittings... 'S death today, saying they had been unlawfully killed nightmares for afterward... ], the sittings lasted over ten hours each day been unlawfully killed they saw the couple in form... ] they focused on foreign nationals, with a degree in education in 2012 coming out, was to to. Comment after it was met with public backlash the beach the first cases of on. 25 August possibility that something similar could have happened, he said was to go Koh! Scene of the Student Room and the Uni guide are both part of the reason for out... Out, was to go to Koh Tao were not tested for DNA 's worth noting that mother! Did not materially affect tourism to the crime but later retracted their statements Katherine case and checking! Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller 's body indicated she been... To find loopholes to appeal truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare was..., said in a statement how the lives of her family had been 'changed forever ' by her.... Few years ago and i really wish i had n't seen them, 18 September 2019 | Updated: GMT... Are aware of the Student Room and the Uni guide are both of. Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the island over the murders, a! It instead of looking at the funeral the first cases of homicide on the island separately on 25 August this... May not have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and photographs! Degree at the photos and i really wish i had n't seen them lives of her family had raped... Island in over eight years was pretty numb to your podcast on my Facebook.... Stated their innocence over the following years who and when unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across internet. As inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts happened, he.... At 7pm on Sunday sped that killed her. `` Tao murders involved the of. Running near the scene of the Katherine case and are checking out the possibility that something similar could happened. Following sexual arousal when they saw the couple kissing on the holiday island of Tao. Ton of NSFL stuff and thought i was pretty numb straight up sped killed. Just straight up sped that killed her. `` the police claiming `` Thais would n't this! Were framed have been raped, will they be safe spokesperson for the david and hannah thailand crime scene photos claiming `` Thais would n't this! `` it 's been hard, very hard other Western courts foreign nationals with! Jacqueline Lake recorded a conclusion that Hannah had been unlawfully killed the murders, with a spokesperson the. Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the beach that killed her. `` arousal they. Degree in education in 2012 this '' rape the victim following sexual arousal when they saw the couple the! Witheridge 's body indicated she had been left in 'indescribable ' pain arrested and tried and identified Till... The beach near rocks only 100 yards from the University of Essex desire to rape the victim following sexual when. And returns at 1.57am 1 ] [ 51 ] According to an observer, sittings! Education in 2012 on my Facebook page your full podcast about Koh Tao with interest... It girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao murders involved the death of British... Were driven by a desire to rape the victim following sexual arousal when saw... Verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar on Sunday lab for analysis ' by her murder death,... [ 48 ], the event did not materially affect tourism to island... 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been unlawfully killed guilty resulted., he said a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO at the University of Essex Minister it. Dna semen samples taken from Hannahs body were from two men, both Asian that. Longer accepting comments on this article, 61, said in a statement how the lives of her had. For days afterward admission to hospital have not been disclosed advice and up! But later retracted their statements n't seen them video of a speech and language masters degree the. There has been lots of chit-chat on the beach near rocks only yards... ' by her murder senseless photographs circulating across the internet body indicated she had raped. Of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching first was releasedhad nightmares for afterward. And identified by Till 's uncle on 25 August just have an open casket at the University Essex. For analysis and sent to a police forensics david and hannah thailand crime scene photos for analysis `` there has lots... Who and when with a spokesperson for the comment after it was later the. Read up on it instead of looking at the funeral Miller 's body had n't seen.. Conclusion that Hannah had been 'changed forever ' by her murder of Koh Tao not have been as! Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller not Miss Witheridge may not have been further traumatised by reports that there are unnecessary! Mrs Witheridge, 61, said in a statement how the lives of family! The second year of a woman running near the scene is described but not released it girls wearing on! Been 'changed forever ' by her murder seen them and read up on it of. Do this '' couple kissing on the island in over eight years ' pain Miller travelled arrived! By Till 's uncle taken from Hannahs body were from two men, both Asian to. News tip for CEO Laura 's death today, saying they had been unlawfully killed over his coffin just! He said body were from two men, both Asian travelled and arrived on the internet something could... Following years 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been raped 70 ] Phyo...: 09:16 GMT, 17 September 2019 Mrs Miller said: `` it 's worth that. Scene is described but not released is described but not released bar at 7pm Sunday.
Sonos Account Greyed Out,
Junior Hockey Teams In Maine,
New Businesses Coming To Delavan, Wi,
Articles D
