The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Block of flats among this week's plans Block of flats among this week's plans, Four-bed cottage with amphitheatre style gardens is for sale for 745,000, Defence from Riley Peckham continues as he explains relationship with his father Defence from Riley Peckham continues as he explains relationship with his father, 'You stupid boy!' by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post The trial provided an obvious example of Scientific Fraud being used to convict two scapegoats. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. They were arrested and tried and identified by Till's uncle. PLEASE read up on the case first before looking for the leaked photos. 'Countless times, I have logged in to Facebook and seen statuses made by people who know both Hannah and I, who have gone out [to Thailand] anyway. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. 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. The murders sullied Thailand's image in the tourism industry, which accounts for about 10 percent of the country's economy. Allegations about police brutality rocked the countrys economy that almost solely relies on tourism. [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. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Her daughter had tried to allay her fears by talking to them by Skype or sending messages every day, she said. The Ultimate Cambodian Currency Guide 2022: RIEL. The relevant standard in this case was ISO 17025. [52] The suspects were defended pro bono by two lawyers from the Lawyers Council of Thailand. [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. . [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. [1][11][18] A bloody hoe, believed to be the murder weapon, and a wooden club were found near the bodies,[19][4][14] along with three cigarette butts and a used condom. Most mainstream media provide only superficial accounts of what has been happening on the island and their published information is often inaccurate and understated the seriousness of the situation. [70] Wai Phyo was also convicted of theft for allegedly stealing a phone and sunglasses from Miller's body. The team were only allowed to spend two hours on Koh Tao and did not meet with the suspects or defence. 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. job, Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence following claims Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? [5][6] Both were students who were backpacking in Thailand. 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. Is Daisy Jones adaptation based on Fleetwood Mac? Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. The men who killed Till were not mentally ill and they were not penalized or ostracized for their actions. Evidence suggests the brave 24-year-old put up a fight before his death and that he was drowned. The men's legal team said it would seek a royal pardon within 60 days, as provided in Thai law. "[78] Another commentary in the paper stated that the "overwhelming public skepticism stems from the police's longstanding notoriety for arresting poor and powerless scapegoats to save rich criminals who can afford to buy their innocence". [42] In the trial, the prosecution said the phone was found smashed at the home of a friend of Zaw Lin's. "We'll go with the flow as much as we can. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Following criticism for the way the case has been handled, police are now working with detectives from Scotland Yard. 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. Here, a breakdown of the investigation shows how the frantic hunt for backpackers' killers has unfolded. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. 'There wasn't a bad bone in her body. , updated 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. [47][75][12] Human Rights Watch said the case was "profoundly disturbing" and called for the verdict to be reviewed in a "transparent and fair appeal process". 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. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to . ', By That is the last time he is seen on camera. However, Christina's family say no toxicology report was carried out, raising questions about her death, while Dimitri's family say he could not have hanged himself because his hands were tied behind his back. Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?. Excluding the black dahlia (elizabeth short) and the jack the ripper case, what crime scene photo's seriously disturb you. Yikes. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. DeSantis won't say he's running. But they have another dark side to them. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. [15] Experts have considered the forensic investigation to have been incompetent, and to have possibly framed the suspects. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. 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'. Miss Witheridge's parents Tony and Susan Witheridge announced Laura's death today, saying they had been left in 'indescribable' pain. 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"Thai courts make little allowance for the feelings of relatives," he said. Many raised concerns that contamination cast doubt upon the forensic evidence: officials, journalists and tourists were seen walking around the crime scene, and Thai police did not use trained or independent specialists to collect forensic evidence. 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. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. [51], The prosecution also claimed the defendants entered the country in violation of the Immigration Act of 1979. 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. I'm asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? ", Mrs Miller said: "It's been hard, very hard. [42][48] Amnesty International stated that Thailand "must initiate an independent, effective and transparent investigation into mounting allegations of torture and other ill-treatment by police". [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. "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. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Burmese migrants Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, both 25, who were working on Koh Tao were convicted of the murders and Hannah's rape on December 24,2015, and sentenced to death. 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It will take a bit of time to find loopholes to appeal. This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. 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. She said that following her sister's death even the simplest of tasks had become impossible and said the officers assigned to their family had helped them through their darkest hours. [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. [36] Footage near the crime scene also showed one of the three men running into a shortcut. They are said to have confessed to the crime but later retracted their statements. Their bodies were found on a beach on the island of Koh Tao last September. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. Very gruesome, theres one photo of his parents looking at him in the coffin and I really cant imagine what they mustve felt knowing theyd lost their son, he was murdered for nothing, and the horrible thing they were looking at was him. [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images. 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 . 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 and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. [51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. [11][19] Several other suspects were also named, amid pressure to produce results, a new one every other day. [85][15][86] Prayut said that British and Burmese government representatives were "limited to observation" and had to "respect our processes". They also raised concerns with the absence of legal counsel prior to the confession, as well as difficulties with translation and interpretation. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. [61], On July 10, the court ordered the DNA to be retested. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday The couple was found half-naked in a secluded area of Sai Ree beach on the Phangan district island around 6.30am Monday. 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. 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The court heard he set up a fake Twitter profile in Hannah's name which Laura described as 'cruel, completely inaccurate and callous.'. [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. [50], An 18-day trial began on 8 July 2015 in the Koh Samui Provincial Court. 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. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. [15] Some migrants who were questioned complained that officers scalded them with boiling water during interrogations, allegations which were denied by the police. Ms Taupin did note however that the document that the prosecution relied upon was an Unendorsed Report in that it had no seal or stamp certifying that it had been produced by an accredited laboratory and in accordance with international standards. He later apologised for the comment after it was met with public backlash. [1][15][16] Miller's body was found floating in the water, and Witheridge's on the beach;[17] the bodies lay approximately 20 metres apart and 30 metres away from their hotel (Ocean View Bungalows). Dimitri Povse 2015; [92], Thailand's government became concerned the murders may affect tourism to the country. [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. In a hastily convened press conference in Bangkok today, Prayut said: 'I'm sorry that it hurt people. 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