Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun were quickly arrested and later sentenced to death in 2015, a verdict that was upheld by the appeal court in 2017. The family of a woman murdered in Thailand have been "traumatised" by photos being circulated online. Direct quotations from the trial are unavailable, as the judges did not permit the public to take notes. 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. [10][32] They highlighted a British tourist who had shared a room with Miller as a suspect, labelling it a "crime of passion"; he became the subject of a nationwide manhunt before the police quickly dropped the lead. The legal age you can get married has just changed, Charles & Camilla break major royal tradition, Courteney Cox speaks on Harry magic mushroom claim, Harry 'adding at least one more chapter' to memoir, Dylan responds to being misgendered on Instagram. The lawyers have also said the accused men were tortured and coerced into making confessions they later retracted. 9 Oct 2014. [36] Footage near the crime scene also showed one of the three men running into a shortcut. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. She allowed Jet magazine to print pictures of his dead body. [1][51] According to an observer, the sittings lasted over ten hours each day. Her post which was later removed suggested she believed that the two convicted men might be innocent. Mrs Witheridge, 61, said in a statement how the lives of her family had been 'changed forever' by her murder. She appeared at the Norfolk Safer Community Awards (NOSCAs) in Norwich in 2016 when a new award was presented in memory of Hannah acknowledging the work of police family liaison officers. Then, 29-year-old Frenchman Dimitri Povse was also found hanged with officers describing it as a suicide. 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. Taupin was ultimately not allowed to testify by the defence, and these issues were not raised by the defence until their closing statement. [49] Wai Phyo was also charged with stealing Miller's phone. He said: The police are capable of little more than extracting fines from foreigners and they are in the palms of the local big families on the island., Another added: This is the latest in a series of bungles in this investigation. I was forced to look at these photos for a DUI class when I was 14 because I was caught smoking weed. Some sources also refer to Wai Phyo as Win Zaw Htun. [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). She said it is far from the beautiful country people talk of as she launched a scathing attack on the country saying many Thais had no regard for human life and treated people like dirt, Labelling Thai officials 'corrupt', she said court officials asked her family during the trial: 'Why are you here?' 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? 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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Oil City, PA (16301) Today. 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 5am, a few hours after their deaths. The country's prime minister, who had been phoning the national police chief daily for updates on the investigation, said "this should not have happened at all, as it will affect Thailand in the eyes of the international community". I took your advice and read up on it instead of looking at the photos and I'm still disturbed. [61], On July 10, the court ordered the DNA to be retested. In recent days there has been widespread speculation in Thailand that police have arrested the wrong men. Rocio Gomez; Elise Dallemagne 2017; My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. Oh Yes, this one is gruesome . Both entered through the Ranong Province, allegedly without presenting themselves at a port of entry and without possessing a passport. DNA was collected from these three areas and sent to a police forensics lab for analysis. 'Since Hannah was taken from us, I am continually asked whether I will warn the world about the dangers of Thailand,' she wrote on Facebook in 2016. "Life is too important to take seriously.". "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they write. Samyak Choudhary; and I click the link and it just gives me the wow such empty message. Their bodies were found on a beach on the island of Koh Tao last September. Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. [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. 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. "There has been lots of chit-chat on the internet. When do the clocks change in 2023? [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. 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. Some of these workers said they can earn more money in Thailand compared to Myanmar. Her daughter had tried to allay her fears by talking to them by Skype or sending messages every day, she said. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. 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[54] They argued that the defendants intended to kill Miller, using a hoe to hit him multiple times on the head. A mix of clouds and sun. Who's your favourite member of the royal family? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After what must have been an incomprehensibly painful month for the families of Hannah and David, the fact that painfully graphic not to mention wholly unnecessary photos of their bodies are being shared online is difficult to understand, particularly given that questions are yet to be answered about what exactly lead to their deaths. [5][6] Both were students who were backpacking in Thailand. Zaw Lin was said to have entered between 2011 and 2012, and Wai Phyo in 2012. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. [53], The prosecution's case focused on findings of the police and medical examiner, with an emphasis on the DNA evidence. She had no alcohol in her system. In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. After unsuccessfully trying to find their possessions, they walked towards Mau Mau's house through the shortcut, which resulted in them being caught on CCTV. 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. In their verdict, a panel of two judges said the death sentences handed down by lower courts would be upheld as the men had been found guilty of murder and rape on the basis of evidence and forensic results. The suspects were initially denied access to legal counsel, and alleged that police used torture and threats to secure a confession. Thailand's prime minister today apologised for suggesting tourists in bikinis made themselves more vulnerable - comments which provoked outrage around the world. Hannah, 23, and her friend David Miller, 24, were found dead on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao. However, at that time I was already aware of other tourist deaths on the island. [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. 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.'. None of the family was happy with her going there, but she had made her mind up.'. [21][73], The death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment on 14 August 2020 following a royal decree to commemorate King Vajiralongkorn's birthday and "illustrate the king's clemency". Hannah died shortly before she was due to start the second year of a speech and language masters degree at the University of Essex. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. *if you admit to regrets* which is the biggest of your life. They think our country is beautiful and is safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere. said General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in a televised speech. [51][56][57] They argued that the defendants, since they were vulnerable as illegal migrant workers, were scapegoated by the police for the crime. Two years after her sister was murdered, Laura wrote a Facebook postwarning people not to travel to Thailand claiming Westerners are hated in the country. The worst part is her face. 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 . It's worth noting that his mother didn't just have an open casket at the funeral. Valentina Novozhenova 2017; He announced that he had "ordered all security-related agencies to track down those who are behind the Myanmar demonstrations". [83] A 2016 study said the case, which it described as a litmus test of Thailand's justice system, "seriously damaged the image of Thailand and of its forces of law and order on the global level". The commissioner visited the murder scene yesterday but his officers were criticised after smiling and taking selfies. Hannah Witheridge seen looking relaxed and wandering streets with . [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. 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. 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. They beat Ms Horton, raped her, and threw her into the sea where she drowned. The evidence in the form of this Unendorsed Report would have been ruled as inadmissible in US courts and other Western courts. His remark appeared to blame murdered Briton Hannah Witheridge for exposing herself to a brutal attack on the paradise island of Koh Tao. Yikes. Mrs Witheridge said: 'The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it. That is the last time he is seen on camera. We hope you'll do the same? [21][25] There was tearing present at the vulva, bruising on the perineum, and a bite mark on her right nipple. [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". A local Western businessman though, who did not want to be named, criticised the police for allowing the boats to leave. September 15: The semi-naked bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller are discovered between 5am and 6am on Sairee Beach in Koh Tao on September 15. Revealed: Hacked nude celebrity photos had been on 'deep web' black market for a WEEK - and there could be even more to come. Thailand's Supreme Court last month upheld murder convictions against two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for killing two British backpackers. 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. 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. 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. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. Myanmar migrant workers Zaw Lin (left) and Wai Phyo (right) last month had their murder conviction for the 2014 slayings of two British backpackers upheld by Thailand's Supreme Court. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. The police investigation and criminal trial were widely criticised by international media, human rights organisations, and legal experts. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Lawyers for Phyo and Lin also claimed that forensic evidence used to convict them was contaminated and should be thrown out. Traumatizing. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images of his daughter's body were shown on the third day of the trial of Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. "[56] Attempts to appeal the sentence to the High Court in 2017 were unsuccessful. Miller had scratches on his back and water in his lungs indicating drowning. The fact that she is not here, affects us every day.'. [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. Two weeks later, two illegal Burmese migrant workers were blamed for the deaths, primarily on the basis of DNA evidence, and confessed following an hours-long interrogation. My Facebook page is called KOH TAO DEATH ISLAND. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:29 am, Post Nick Pearson 2014; [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". 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. Today I was contacted by the son of Dave Tarnowski. [14][22] The police moved the bodies to prevent them being swept up in the rising tide. Read about our approach to external linking. It was later revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller. They say traces of at least one man's DNA has been found on Miss Witheridge's body. After searching, All rights reserved. Their findings were never made public, but were shared with the families of the victims. [3] The murders were the first cases of homicide on the island in over eight years. [48], The guilty verdict resulted in widespread protests in Myanmar. The DNA analysis in the case, which was not subject to independent oversight or verification, was provided to the court as a one-page summary with four supporting pages, some of it handwritten with amendments. 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. Verdicts in the case are not expected until October. 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. [20] Both bodies were found semi-naked;[21] a pile of clothes was found nearby. Mr Miller's body was discovered with severe head injuries several metres away, he said. Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. '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. 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? A police officer told the trial of the severe injuries Miss Witheridge suffered and evidence she had been raped. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. [31] A British defence lawyer, Felicity Gerry QC, said the trial was "far too rushed and unfair to the defense". Virat Asavachin (Mr Ban) 2002; Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. 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, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. I shall post a link to your podcast on my Facebook page. [72] The Supreme Court of Thailand upheld the sentence in August 2019, stating that the police handled the case correctly and the forensic evidence was "clear, credible, and detailed". Zaw Lin was not convicted of this charge because he held a work permit for the two years preceding the murders. The head of the country's Central Institute of Forensic Science found that the DNA on the hoe did not match the defendants. 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