Questioned by the prosecution, he said he received a call at 6:30am on September 15, 2014 by a fellow officer. They were planning on going back to her hotel to have sex and decided on one more drink. His parents believe he was murdered - despite police claims he fell 50ft and drowned. I had no issues with them, they had none with me, but a few of the individuals were friendly enough. Regional Surat Thani governor Chatpong Chatphum said the Koh Tao murders had dealt a serious blow to tourism. They will also look at any health conditions that might have been a factor. That sounds like an obvious thing, but on islands where the atmosphere is so extremely chilled it is a very tempting thing to do. "They may be feeling guilty for the crime they have done." The two Burmese men, identified as Saw and Win, were arrested last week and accused of killing David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, on the island of Koh Tao on 15 September. Very much not true I can tell you! Saying not much better than slaves wouldn't be an exaggeration. The first is they had an intimate moment in public. A 198 page appeal on behalf of the accused Burmese defendants in the Koh Tao murder trial has been filed with the Region 8 Court of Appeals on Koh Samui, Thailand. She said: "I would tell them to do everything in their power to stop them going. Three judges sat high above the small court room on Koh Samui, a larger island near Koh Tao, where witnesses will testify over the next three days. I believe a decent chunk of ladyboys had mafia ties. Thailand's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for two Burmese migrant workers convicted of murdering two British backpackers on a Thai resort island in 2014. The two people killed were Hannah Witheridge and David Miller. Posted on December 5, 2021. Although they say that the last casualty (guy found dead in a hotel pool) was a tragic accident, the odds are against Koh Tao. Follow this journey in the link. I'm also not a great writer. Koh Tao, Thailand | Photo by Valeriy Ryasnyanskiy on Unsplash Some of the deaths which have sparked debate as to whether or not the missing and murder cases were investigated properly, include the death of Dimitri Povse. Click here for our ongoing coverage of the killings. These are the first pictures of the British tourists murdered on a paradise beach in Thailand. One of the first famous crime scene photos was taken on May 5, 1903, in the home of a Parisian woman named Madame Debeinche who had been murdered. After visiting 100 countries by the end of 2019 I felt inspired to visit every country in the world. All times AEDT (GMT +11). L&M brand which were found near the crime scene matched samples . Yes I know that drinking and driving is totally accepted in Koh Tao, but try to not be one of those diving class students that show up in the morning all bruised because they fell off their motorbike driving drunk back home. (via Kusonsattha Rescue Service) Details are emerging on the tragic drowning death of a billionaire hotel owner and his wife in Koh Tao last week as police investigate further. Although I was living on the island at the times of the murders and even celebrating my birthday on the same beach a couple hours before the Koh Tao Murders happened, I never ran into any issue on the island ever. I am 100% sure about it. This time was different. Yes go partying, get drunk, play beer-pong, drink buckets, get shit-faced but always make sure you are able to get home properly. As the love for Koh Tao and Thailand is real, you might think I am biased writing this blog. There is a big change nothing will ever happen, but a wasted tourist is an easy victim. The reason people went to that bar is it was still open after everywhere else shut. I will give a TLDR at the end of this section because it will probably be longer than the story. Dont waste time, live now! Revealed on Thursday, Elise Dallemange, 30, was found dead in the jungle on the island in April, having been half-eaten by lizards, eight days after she said she was leaving to return to her native home in Belgium. I will reference it further simply as BAR. No staff were in the area when their deaths happened, Koh Tao police chief Kriangkrai Kraikaew said. Ive never been happier than here, David, a 24-year-old on holiday with friends, told relatives in Jersey in what was to be his last phone call home. Whatever the reason I didn't see him. The teen's body was found seven days after the boating accident. Add in everyone at BAR being on Meth and they took their anger out on them. At one point is was extremely hidden and out of nowhere it was out in the open, if you knew where to look. According to the Lonely Planet travel guides, Koh Tao welcomes thousands of visitors who "come to worship the turquoise waters offshore". The 29-year-old Frenchman was found on January 1, 2015, hanging from his balcony ceiling. But please dont get scared! The body of 48 year old diving instructor Neil Giblin, from Birmingham, UK, was found dead in his rented bungalow on the island after he failed to turn up to a diving . A key issue for the defence is whether DNA samples, taken from sputum and semen, which the prosecution says links the Burmese migrant workers to the murder could be independently checked. But an unexplained fire that evening burned down three bamboo huts - including the one Elise had been staying in. Photo from Sept 15 showing a police officer questioning Christopher Alan Ware, who has re-emerged as a leading suspect in the murder of a young British man and woman on Koh Tao on Monday in. Taking into account the multiple eye witnesses saying it, the guys reputation and history and aliases for the Burmese guys it's hard to see any other possibility. Five more three-day sessions will be staggered over the next few weeks, ending on 25 September, after which the judges will rule on the verdict. There was also a photo floating around on WhatsApp that spread across the island like wildfire. Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool Grace Beahm Alford/The Post and Courier/Pool Diagram of crime scene. Prosecutors alleged that the double murder of Paul and Maggie was part of an effort by Murdaugh to gain sympathy and distract others from his significant financial crimes. Nick Pearson, from Derby, was found floating in the sea on New Year's Day 2014. Fears over the safety of idyllic Koh Tao were heightened after the killings of Brits Hannah Witheridge and David Miller in 2014. In case you do decide to get your own motorbike don't get drunk and then jump on your motorbike. "The embassy are urgently seeking information from the local authorities and consular staff stand ready to provide assistance to friends and family at this tragic time.". A Thai police officer who was called to the scene of the killing of two British tourists on Koh Tao island in September 2014 testified on Wednesday, the first of dozens of witnesses who will appear in court during a three-month trial of two Burmese men. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Since then the Samui Times has been inundated with . No toxicology report was conducted. But although David's family called the verdict 'justice', the trial of the two Burmese migrant workers was plagued by accusations of human rights abuses. But trust me if you travel to Koh Tao you dont get involved with daily politics on the island! Why are government officials going along with this with no/circumstantial evidence at best? It mostly depends on how you behave yourself. There were also other people at the party but I didn't know them well enough to comment on them. She was fun, honest and loved life. Matthew McConaugheys wife was among the passengers on board a Lufthansa flight struck by severe turbulence and has described the chaos. We of course want to see those responsible for the brutal murder of our precious girl brought to justice., Millers family said: The act which ended Davids life devastated our family and his friends. On Koh Tao it meant a man living their life as a woman. The rest were mafia. So let's look at the facts which I believe to be true. He had not been questioned by police - even though officers had his name in their files. The FCO says such attacks are particularly common around the time of Full Moon parties and generally occur late at night near bars in Haad Rin. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sorry not sorry hostels, but you are. and stay away from fighting with locals. For this case to rest, its very important to re-examine that DNA material and find out whose DNA profile it really is, Hall said. If you were going to find trouble, it was at the bar, though until Meth really became an issue, you'd realistically never have any problems. House is a generous term, it was a wooden shack. Why they would spout this information, I can only guess. solve a crime that made global headlines . This story was huge at the time in the UK as they were both British. This goes on all day, trying to talk to each other but not wanting the tourists to hear about it, at least not from us. But no suicide note or message were recovered and Michele is desperate for information surrounding the mysterious death. He said more security cameras would be installed on beaches. In a statement following his hearing, James Gissing, who was in Thailand with Luke, said he felt police were covering up as it was the death of another foreigner on Koh Tao, referring to the Witheridge and Miller murders. Mafia ran the place, Meth was becoming a plague amongst them. A British man was found dead on Thailand 's notorious Koh Tao - also known as Death Island - on Wednesday. Two Burmese men, Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun, were arrested over the crime. A millionaire hotel tycoon and his wife have been found dead in a luxury resort on Koh Tao, colloquially known as Death Island. Will Koh Tao ever be able to get rid of that negative image? Stay away from drugs! But Elise had disappeared. On New Years Day in 2014, he was found floating in a bay beneath a 15m cliff. The next night, Archie and his buddies went out in search of victim number one. The family of New Zealand-born British tourist Christina Annesley, who died on the island in 2015, dont believe polices insistence she died after mixing antibiotics with alcohol. Christina, from Orpington, South East London, died shortly after arriving on Koh Tao. The photos show his wife . Elise's bags mysteriously appear to have been loaded onto the ferry she was due to take, and arrived at Chumphon province where she should have caught a bus to the capital. Photographs appear to show the mobile phone of Hannah Witheridge submitted to police by her friends, despite police claims it was found in one of their suspect's possession. They walked together into the court on Wednesday shortly after it started, escorted by British consular officials and sat a few metres from the defendants. These Thai people might seem like little boys to you but they could be ferocious fighters, be careful! Unfortunately there is a dark side of Koh Tao and some people call it the Wild Wild West Island. Just hours before he died, David was talking to us with his usual enthusiasm, describing the beauty of Koh Tao and the friendliness of the Thai people., Over the coming weeks we hope to gain a better understanding as to how such a wonderful young man lost his life in such idyllic surroundings in such a horrible way.. I dont believe well ever find out what happened to her. Are you looking to stay in remote bays then keep in mind thaT after sunset there is nothing to do. In the court, a supermarket trolley held other pieces of evidence, including a guitar wrapped in plastic and said to be owned by the defendants and rolls of paper. Let me tell you where you can book one with insurance, so you wont get scammed. There were 3 main families that each controlled certain sections of the island. On New Years Day in 2015, he was found hanging in a bungalow. Thai police say the man on the left matches the one seen acting suspiciously on CCTV. Photo: CSI LA. Something went wrong, please try again later. This is one of the crime scene photos from the attack on Sue White by Gerald Arthur Lee on 11/05/06 in Cherokee County, GA. If you are a solo traveler, taxi drivers will most likely rip you off. 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Disturbingly, police on the island have said CCTV cameras at luxury Jamahkiri Resort and Spa werent working on the day the couple died, fuelling mystery around what happened to the wealthy pair. Two migrant workers accused of murdering David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on the Thai tourist . Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo . Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo were sentenced to death for the killings. Then came a stumbling police investigation, speculation about a cover-up to protect a prominent local family, the alleged framing and torture of two young Burmese migrant workers, questions about the handling of key forensic evidence and the controversial observer role of Metropolitan Police officers alongside Thai investigators. This led to dozens of charges accusing Alex Murdaugh of stealing nearly $5million in settlement money from lawyers who sued him over the death.. Most are running guesthouses, eateries and scuba-diving operations or working as diving instructors. They weren't looked down upon or treated poorly at all. Maybe if it was more common knowledge, the murders wouldn't have happened. But also to tell you that NO Koh Tao is not a murder island. Traveling makes me a better person with ever day I am on the road. For a few weeks/months leading up to the murders, violence was getting worse, but it never happened in Westerner hangouts. Maybe a week before, a Thai guy jumped off a 5ish story building whilst on it and died immediately, no tourist knew about this. But human rights groups have called the mens convictions profoundly disturbing amid allegations of mishandled forensics and claims by the men Thai police had tortured them into confessing. The young backpacker had been living at a yoga and tantra retreat, which neighboured the party island of Koh Phangan, in between travelling round Asia, for two years. It will always be you against the island. A couple hours later a British couple got brutally murdered and left behind only two hundred meters away from where I had been drinking beers and having fun with my friends. I dont know if that is law in Thailand but on Koh Tao, the police can make their own laws. The population of Koh Tao was around 1300, which did not include the hundreds of Westerners living on the island or the thousands of Burmese, or the hundreds arriving everyday. There was no evidence of a misdemeanour, but the bodies were sent to the police hospital for autopsy. On the 29th of August 2019 the Thai supreme court upheld the death sentence for the two Burmese men who allegedly are guilty for the Koh Tao Murders which happened on my birthday September 15th in 2014. Luke Miller, a bricklayer from the Isle of Wight, was found dead in a swimming pool at the Sunset Bar at Sairee Beach on January 8 2016, with an inquest earlier this month finding "no evidence" he was murdered. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In January 2016, he was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at the Sunset Bar at Sairee Beach. This island paradise is notorious for the unexplained deaths of people who visit there. Two Burmese men charged with the murders of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller went on trial on Wednesday. And its just claimed another two victims. There are amazing hiking trails and viewpoints in Koh Tao, it is one of best scuba diving destinations in the worldand there are many more othercool things to do in Koh Tao. Also, a documentary here: Surviving Evil: Wolves at the Door Have you ever watched Big Brother and after a week, people are acting like best mates and saying I love you to people? Photographs of the bodies . I got a clear view of Hannah's body, but not David's. Yes of course! But remember you are still in Thailand! The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. He was discovered floating in the water by a member of hotel staff, with his death coming just days after a tragic final Facebook post on New Year's Eve, in which he said: "Can honestly say this new year I am living the dream". 'A perfect job' Authorities remain steadfast in their conviction they've found those responsible. Thailand is very conservative in regards to nudity and sex. Hacker group Anonymous hacked the Thai police stating that they wanted justice for the Koh Tao murders in September 2014. Who instigated the violence first will never be known and doesn't really matter. The pool was also supposed to be empty, because it was closed down due to Covid-19 restrictions.. The couple were Thai-Indian nationals Rakeshwar Sachathamakul, 59, and his wife Anshoo, 55. She is still missing. With such incredible sunsets on the main party beach, the party starts early. When smoking marijuana in Koh Tao be very careful! I get home at 3ish and my gf and best friend are in our 'house'. Frenchman Dimitri Povse, 29, was found hanged in a bungalow on the island on New Year's Day 2015 and his death was ruled as suicide despite his hands being tied behind his back. The Koh Tao murders had a big impact on the island, it left a very deep impression! Neill Fronde Wednesday, June 9, 2021. This appears to be a situation where the accused had been tortured to confess to the crimes, said lead defence lawyer Nakhon Chompuchat said in a statement before the trial started. Defense lawyers for the two men later alleged that police had rushed the investigation to . Thai police claim Elise hung herself - but her devastated mother does not believe them, and thinks somebody else was involved. But keep in mind that Koh Tao is NOT Bangkok. Koh Tao Mafia truth or myth as a tourist you are not willing to get in touch with any of these things, right? Ratish has told police his father had diabetes, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea. This news blows up in the UK. Police Lieutenant Jakkapan Kaewkao, the second police officer at the scene, said he found David Miller face down in the surf and Hannah Witheridge 12 metres away on the beach. I was never explicitly told to hold back this information but that was the vibe. Adventurous and want to hike to the best viewpoints? Another thing that should actually be clear is to never walk away from a party alone. Think twice before getting yourself into trouble! Interested to join me on one of my trips? The victims have been named by Thai authorities as 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge from Great Yarmouth,. Koh Tao Murders: No DNA match with Warot in first test results By Coconuts Bangkok Oct 31, 2014 | 5:40pm Bangkok time Preliminary results today found no link between Warot Tuwichian and DNA police say was collected from the scene of two murders on Koh Tao last month. I trusted the people I called friends with my life, literally. Her bright future was brutally ended, leaving those who loved her broken with no answers. They'd start fining people or confiscating bikes in this week to get some extra cash for the holidays. From then on Ko Tao was nicknamed the murder island or the Death Island. Yes, that is more than 10 years of moving around the globe, not staying in one place longer than 2-3 weeks mostly! Or want to know the best hidden bays or a secret sunrise spot? Myanmar migrant workers Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo arrive at the Koh Samui Provincial Court. My passion to inspire other people to travel the world turned into a lifestyle. A millionaire hotel tycoon and his wife have been found dead in a luxury resort on Koh Tao, colloquially known as Death Island. It was revealed yesterday that on April 28 Elise became the latest tourist found dead on the island of Koh Tao. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Thaiger 116K subscribers Join Subscribe 712 Share 29K views 10 months ago #thailand #kohtao #thailandtourist We've all heard. Like I touched upon, ladyboys were not looked down upon and it was disrespectful to do so. If this Koh Tao blog about safety issues was helpful for your trip please pin it on Pinterest, share it in a Facebook Group or tweet it on Twitter. And its just claimed another two victims. Apparently, she's also known as "Verna White". Any reasons to be worried? Any free moment I'm dying to talk to one of my friends to find out if they heard what happened. Even now that in 2023 things have drastically changed and that weed and smoking marijuana is pretty much decriminalised in Thailand, it still is a grey area. Burmese are treated like shit and no one will miss them, easy target so they chose two random guys. There will be no jury. The other question is why were they killed. In August 2020 the death sentence was commuted to life in prison under royal pardon by the decree. But her parents slammed Thai authorities for failing to investigate the death. The families of the deceased both present for the first time at the hearing have asked for privacy. Post-mortem examinations showed that the young backpackers, who had met on the island while staying at the same hotel, both suffered head wounds and that Hannah had been raped. Use common sense and stay out of trouble in the first place! She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16 but failed to do so. Fire show boys were named notorious, however I never ran into anyone that this actually happened to. Well if talking about the Koh Tao Mafia here you go. I had woken up between 4:30-5:30, as my day at work started at either 5 or 6. First off let me tell you that if you think Thailand is dangerous for tourists, you are wrong! In Thailand every business needs to be majority owned by a Thai, usually they owned 51%. That is the price you pay to get from Sairee Beach to Chalok Bay. About to rent a motorbike? I asked what had happened, he wasn't 100% sure but the bar owner had killed them. They raped and killed Hannah, and killed David who was attempting to fight them off. Plus crime scene photos. It's pretty common knowledge that torture doesn't get you the truth, it gets you what you want to hear. Dimitri Povse, 29, from France. Rumours go that a couple very influential families, kind of like Koh Tao Mafia style, rule the island. Picture: Viral Press/Australscope Mr Sachathamakul's wife, Anshoo. "In view of what's happened to David Miller and Hannah Witheridge and various other people I've read about, it just all leads to the same thing. Andy Hall, a migrants rights activist from Britain who is working for the defence, told the Guardian outside the court: Recently in the last few weeks weve got some significant information from the UK side and its raises a lot of very important inconsistencies between the Thai evidence and the the evidence from the UK. He did not give details on what evidence UK authorities had provided. The family of Witheridge said in a statement on Wednesday: Hannah was a beautiful person, inside and out, she brought a room alive just being there. Thai people are lovely, but just like in any other tourist destination around the world the taxi drivers in Koh Tao are idiots. In March 2015, she vanished from her hostel, with her mobile phone, passport and camera left behind. This bar also was the main hangout of the ladyboys. The Thai population were the business owners. . If you would like to be prepared for your trip to Thailand then have a look at my guide telling you everything you need to know when you travel to Thailand: visas, safety issues, scams, the culture, things to do and things NOT to do, the best national parks, about the street food, the travel adapter you need, the vaccinations and many more things. I think one, or both of them said or did something discriminatory to a ladyboy. Since I found out about 12Go Asia, traveling in Thailand become much more convenient. koh tao murders crime scene photos In September 2014, the couple were found bludgeoned to death close to where they were staying. Elise fled 2.5km to 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. Having lived on the island for a fair few years at this point, the mafia knew who I was. To get around Koh Tao at night you should have your own motorbike or take an expensive taxi ride. Koh Tao has already been struggling with a very bad reputation after the Koh Tao murders in September 2014 when a British couple was killed and left behind on Sairee Beach. Valentina was reported to have been visiting the island to go freediving an activity the area is famed for among backpackers. Elise's heartbroken mother, Michele van Egten, has now proclaimed she does not believe police account of events. The men, apprehended soon after the pair's bodies were found, initially confessed to the crime only to retract their statements amid claims they were extracted by torture. Koh Tao murders has been listed as one of the Social sciences and society good articles under the good article criteria. These are the first pictures of the British tourists murdered on a paradise beach in Thailand. His family has accused police of a cover-up. Hotel owner Rakeshwar Sachathamakul has been found dead along with his wife in a luxury resort on Koh Tao. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images of. Hannah Witheridge, 23, and David Miller, 24, from the UK. He had no broken bones. When asked why, we'd say, 'you just don't want to end up at BAR' . This time Ialso got a change to visit Koh Chang and the Golden Triangle up North. It's very gruesome.". May be the significant drop in tourists because of the Corona pandemic in 2020 and 2021 made these taxi drivers charge more sane prices, but I doubt it. Koh Tao, Thailand, Serial killers, Unexplained murders WARNING CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING IMAGES OF DEATH The island of Koh Tao, off the coast of Thailand, is often described as a paradise. My advice is to rent a motorbike with insurance. on Koh Tao in September 2014. 09/23/14 AT 10:48 AM BST. Thai police said a post-mortem examination showed he drowned. I lately traveled to Bangkok and saw marijuana stores everywhere. Christina Annesley, 23, from the UK and born in New Zealand. Apparently a 50,000 THB ($1,400 USD) fine is what can happen and your passport will be taken from you until the fine is paid. Mr Puridech said there were no signs of struggle at the scene and an early examination of the bodies did not suggest foul play. The men, both the smallest in height in the room, wore matching beige outfits. A team of pro-bono lawyers and human rights activists are working as the defence, wearing black gowns and sitting in the court. A big discussion started when I posted a picture on my Facebook Page with the caption that Koh Tao was a peaceful paradise. She spoke to police and wasn't given the time of day. Now I'm aware in Western culture that word is a slur, but it isn't in Thailand. But remember this only hurts your wallet! There was a bar you avoided due to potential violence occurring. Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were brutally murdered while staying on Koh Tao. The circumstances around his death are a mystery. The only reason I can think for her to lie is to get some media attention, but that seems more likely to go badly than positively when the truth came out.
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