Final moments: Dressed in a pink top and white skirt, the 23-year-old from Great Yarmouth, Norwich, strolls through Koh Tao with friends. There were TRACES of cocaine, but that didnt contributeit was a small amount from a day or more before. 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. No, what makes those pictures so terrifying is to know that many white Mississippians didn't see anything wrong with grown men torturing and killing a 13-year old black boy. Really gross. Elise had been traveling around Asia for two years, and before her death had been living at a yoga and tantra retreat on Koh Phangan. 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. Despite claims of a fall, he had no broken bones. 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. They were acts of extreme barbarity. With crystal-clear waters, perfect sandy beaches, palm trees and great nightlife. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. Hannah Witheridge was seen walking through Koh Tao with a group of friends - all of whom are thought to be British - just hours before being brutally murdered, The 23-year-old is thought to have been out with two girls and two boys after Mr Miller returned to his hotel room at around 1am, David Miller was seen separately from different cameras. Does UoB look at GCSE grades for business management? 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She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16, but failed to do so. Five days since the . 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. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. "Life is too important to take seriously.". Pol Maj Gen Pornchai Sutheerakhun, director of the Institute of Forensic Science at Police General Hospital in Bangkok, said There were wounds around the neck due to the hanging and some non-fatal bruises in the head, and no drugs were found in the body. Ms Horton, from Cardiff, was attacked by two Thai fishermen, Bualoi Posit, 23, and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, who had spent the evening drinking and swam ashore after watching porn. But after Anthony 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane Mamma Mia! 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. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post 5th Oct, 2014. Later, police released CCTV footage which they claimed showed the students walking hand-in-hand down a street. 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. It covers an area of about 21 km2. Are there serial killers operating on the island, with their crimes apparently insufficiently investigated so that the tourist industry remains protected? The family has contested the police version of events. Thai police efforts are blasted a 'joke' by residents as officials admit they are looking for 'multiple' suspects but do not know how many. He had been dead about 10 days and had left to go snorkeling alone on November 8. the above report about the "son" sounds much too much like a "closing in" on the culprits. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A local Western businessman though, who did not want to be named, criticised the police for allowing the boats to leave. Thai police have been criticised for leading a chaotic investigation into the deaths of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in which the line of inquiry has changed several times. geez why did montriwat in his old days sprint in his knickers through town, without shoes, at 4am of the murder night ? 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. 9 Oct 2014. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Bernds family in Ingolstadt, Germany, said that the authorities told them he had died of heart failure or had been bitten by a snake. Burmese migrant workers crossing the Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge in the bordertown Mae Sot, Thailand. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. Today, we have gotten rid of them.. 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 . But they were skeptical and he was fit and healthy at the time of his death. Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?. 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. Hannah was also raped in the attack. They still maintain their innocence, as they did throughout the trial. I remember seeing the pics 12 years ago and being horrified but I kept going back to look again . Police said that DNA semen samples taken from Hannahs body were from two men, both Asian. On February 16, 2015, Russian tourist Valentina Novozhyonova, 23, vanished from her hostel on Koh Tao. The fact that there are a lot of people out there who still somehow defend them is even more unbelievable. We are furious that we have not been able to have an approved independent forensic examination.". Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found close to bungalows where they had been staying, Thai police say two men have confessed to killing Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Koh Tao is a popular destination for tourists, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock talks Oscars slap in live Netflix show, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court. It was just straight up sped that killed her. 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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 potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post He had recently returned to the island after building up a motorbike rental business. Nick's mother Tracy Pearson, told Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court in the U.K., she had "a gut feeling there was foul play". Need advertising? TSR Community Awards 2022 - VOTING NOW OPEN! Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. His family accused the Thai police of a cover-up. Police have so far failed to tie anyone to the murders, David Miller (left) may have been trying to help Hannah Witheridge (right) as she was being attacked by a group on the Thai island of Koh Tao last Sunday, new evidence suggests, Police are hunting this man filmed running frantically away from the beach on the night of the murders, Another added: This is the latest in a series of bungles in this investigation. It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? 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. The convictions were mired in controversy, with supporters of the two men arguing they had been framed because their initial confessions were made under duress. 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. 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. They did not seal the island, contaminated the crime scene and now have allowed these boats to get away. Police concluded she wanted to break a deep-diving record at more than 24 meters. 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. 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. He had entered the country on September 26, 2018, before traveling to the island, where stayed at the Monsoon Gym and Fight Club. Ill leave this post up anyway for anyone whos interested. They also found a suicide note at the scene. I stumbled across these once a few years ago and I really wish I hadn't seen them. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. oof. There were no signs he was suicidal. Coincidentally, pictures of Bernd with a snake were to be found online. For a Computer Science course at University of Leeds, was there an interview? A scuffed copy of the Koran. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. WARNING CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING IMAGES OF DEATH. 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. I was forced to look at these photos for a DUI class when I was 14 because I was caught smoking weed. The picture of his mother standing over his coffin is just heart wrenching. Friends and family remain suspicious of the police investigation and the insistence that Dimitri committed suicide, especially as his hands were tied behind his back. Traumatizing. While police ruled out foul play, Nick's family, who say officers did not investigate a single witness, believe he was murdered. The island of Koh Tao, off the coast of Thailand, is often described as a paradise. Police later say Miss Witheridge may not have been raped as first suggested following an autopsy on her body. Hannah Witheridge and David Miller koh tao, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo koh tao, dimitri povse koh tao, christina annesley koh tao, Valentina Novozhyonova koh tao, luke miller koh tao, Elise Dallemagne koh tao, Bernd grotsch koh tao, Alexandr Bucspun koh tao, The mysterious Koh Tao - Death Island in Paradise, Exclusive members-only articles on StrangeOutdoors.com, The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. Ahead of Hannah's funeral on Friday, her family have released a heart-breaking statement. An inquest had been held in 2014 as his death was being treated as suspicious. "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. There were originally over 10, but now we only have the 2. 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 . Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. Police recovered the body and took it to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan. 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A judge found the workers guilty and sentenced them to death despite questions about DNA evidence and the police handling of the case. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Arget and 29 guests. It has long had a reputation as a home for organized crime, corruption and as a place where the police protected local interests. Students Hannah and David had attended a beach party before slipping away together at around 1am on Monday. 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. What they did was fairly run of the mill for the Jim Crow South. 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. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. 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. They think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like, the prime minister said. I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. 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. "So for an hour the families of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller looked and listened as crime scene pictures were . RME8CHF9 - Mae Sot, Thailand. Hannah and a friend were spotted on CCTV walking down the main strip of Koh Tao towards Choppers bar at 7pm on Sunday. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. By Ben Ellery In Koh Tao, Thailand For Mail On Sunday, Published: 11:58 GMT, 20 September 2014 | Updated: 15:22 GMT, 21 October 2014. BBC's 1million star Zoe Ball, 52, lands big new payday for Abba show on ITV. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. 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. 'I didn't intend to insult or criticise anyone. Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. 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. Its a farce.. She was said to have died of natural causes after mixing antibiotics she was taking for a chest infection with alcohol. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6729031/thailand-koh-tao-island-dad-dead-mystery/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-30546787, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/17/sister-murdered-backpacker-hannah-witheridge-dies-falling-gravely/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53797951, https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1282946/police-clarify-koh-tao-death-cases, https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1047575-death-island-riddle%C2%A0-koh-tao-mystery-deepens-as-%E2%80%98healthy%E2%80%99-dad-becomes-tenth-westerner-to-die-in-suspicious-circumstances/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4680394/Haunting-final-image-Koh-Tao-backpacker-Thai-hang-suicide.html, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/thailands-death-island-tourist-33-13399601, https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime-chiang-rai-thailand/body-of-moldavian-tourist-found-dead-in-sea-off-the-island-koh-tao-sent-to-bangkok-for-thorough-autopsy/, https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/443983/suter-hanspeter-body-found-on-beach-in-chumphon-thailand, Koh Tao Murders, Suspicious Deaths, Fatal Accidents Tribute to 20 Foreigners Tony Lotus & 1Survivor, Tagged: Koh Tao - Death Island in Paradise, Cases on the Death Island of Koh Tao, nick pearson koh tao death, The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. Can I ride an elevator while someone is sleeping inside? Yikes. The comments below have been moderated in advance. They were then recorded at 12.55am leaving, stopping in a convenience store for a toasted sandwich, before walking back to their bungalow. Hannah was raped before she was killed. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. His remark appeared to blame murdered Briton Hannah Witheridge for exposing herself to a brutal attack on the paradise island of Koh Tao. A royal commutation does not require an admission of guilt. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo (also known as Win Zaw Htun). Bernd's cousin Christina said: ''We cannot accept what the Thai authorities on the island are telling us. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. There were no signs of a struggle or rape or other human DNA. What do you wish you could do within walking distance of your home? Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. 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. In a speech broadcast live on Thai TV yesterday, he said: There are always problems with tourist safety. 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. 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Alexandr Bucspun, 33, from Moldova, was found dead in the sea off Had Sai Ree on Koh Tao on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Suter had been a regular snorkeler and his death was totally unexplained. The fact that people e-mailed her family the photos while pretending to be Nikki was enough. They were arrested and tried and identified by Till's uncle. 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". It's crazy that the wikipedia page for the Ripper has this picture on it. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post The family claimed the circumstances surrounding his death and the local police's refusal to co-operate with them have led them to believe the death is "suspicious". It has a population of around 1,500 people and the main settlement is Ban Mae Hat. If you enjoyed Oliver Sacks book, you might like this photo project. However, no toxicology report was conducted. There were apparently no signs of robbery or attack in the room at the hotel where Alexandr had been staying. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? She made sure everyone on the nation had a chance to see what had happened to her son. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. International experts criticized the DNA testing done by the hospital at the time with claims that samples were tampered with in order to falsely incriminate two Burmese workers. Posts on social media said Dallemagne had booked a ticket to Chumphon province, on the mainland, and that her luggage arrived after her death, raising questions of her intentions to take her own life. Supposedly these are the first crime scene photos ever taken. Official: Queen's University Belfast A100 2023 Entry, I'm withdrawing my Uni application 2 days before the uni interview, should I say some. Officers revealed they are working on the theory that David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, were killed in a copycat attack of the rape and murder of Reading University student Katherine Horton, 21, who was murdered by two Thai fishermen on the nearby island of Koh Samui on New Years Day in 2006. Thailand is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations with around 35 million visitors each year and promotes itself as the Land of Smiles. The government is sensitive to criticism that could undermine the countrys reputation. I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. 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, 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. 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Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. That is the last time he is seen on camera. The worst part is her face. The autopsy stated he had drowned. 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. Koh Tao Mayor Chaiyan Thurasakul said the website is accused of damaging Koh Taos reputation by calling it Death Island. So sad though! I definitely don't think I could handle actually seeing them. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. Pathologist Dr. Michael Biggs told the hearing that there were many injuries on Nick's body, including to the head, limbs, and face. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. 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.".
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