[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". Norfolk coroner Jacqueline Lake recorded a conclusion that Hannah had been unlawfully killed. *if you admit to regrets* which is the biggest of your life. Samyak Choudhary; and This is not for the faint hearted but as you are studying the subject, Im sure you will be fine. 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? I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. My YouTube channel is called KOH TAO MURDERS DEATH ISLAND. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. 2023 BBC. Their semi-naked bodies were discovered on the beach near rocks only 100 yards from the scene of the party. The two men deny murdering Miss Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey. [1][47] The national police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung, denied that torture was involved in the confessions. 48 TheVeneficus 5 yr. ago [33][34] Over 200 individuals on the island, many of them migrant workers, were tested in mass DNA testing. The family of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has been hit by a fresh tragedy with the sudden death of her sister. Miss Witheridge of Hemsby near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was raped before she and Mr Miller from Jersey were battered to death with a hoe on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on September 15, 2014. [51], The prosecution also claimed the defendants entered the country in violation of the Immigration Act of 1979. But they were found innocent by an all white jury. 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Despite years of inquiries about her son's death, including Freedom of Information requests submitted to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, no fresh details have been forthcoming. 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. The fact that people e-mailed her family the photos while pretending to be Nikki was enough. Hanspeter Suter 2014; [47] Thailand's National Human Rights Commission attempted to investigate the allegations, but police representatives did not appear at four scheduled meetings. Irregular Burmese migrant workers were now required to register with the police in an attempt to discourage illegal workers and prevent bribery. 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. Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?. . 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[26][27] However, her clothes were not tested for DNA. The same year Russian tourist Valentina Novozhyonova , 23, vanished from her hostel along with her diving gear. 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. 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. [31] They focused on foreign nationals, with a spokesperson for the police claiming "Thais wouldn't do this". 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:23 am, Post "There has been lots of chit-chat on the internet. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Hannah was a fun, vibrant and beautiful young woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. If you are interested, I have further information on my social media accounts. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. The last pictures - on night backpackers beaten to death: New CCTV revealed as Thai police investigate copycat killing theory. 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. 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'. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post We'll be dignified for David. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. He later apologised for the comment after it was met with public backlash. 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. They had no prior criminal records. Tony Witheridge bowed his head as bloody images. Elise Dallemagne 2017; However, she had completely forgotten the draw had taken place, Is Arsenal vs Everton on TV? Cambodia Expats Online: Forum | News | Information | Blog, Cambodia's Most Popular Expat Community Forums: Breaking News | Blogs | Nightlife | Khmer Culture | Information | Living, Working & Moving to Cambodia, Post [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". "[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". 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. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post [25] There were no known eyewitnesses to the murders. Pathologists and legal experts criticised the police for mishandling the evidence, allowing contamination of the crime scene and failing to use experts to collect forensic evidence. [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". Today I was contacted by the son of Dave Tarnowski. 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.'. [1][51] According to an observer, the sittings lasted over ten hours each day. [90][91], The 2014 murders, along with other deaths and disappearances of tourists, led to British tabloids labelling Koh Tao as "Death Island". Neither did we. I should add that I was not representing the accused men so I am not presenting arguments on their behalf in any lawyer/client relationship. 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. I dont know if the killers are still on the island. Laura revealed previously how her family had been 'drop-kicked into the pits of hell itself' when Hannah was murdered. 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 . '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. 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. 'The pain of this loss is indescribable and our family very much need time and privacy during this unbearable time.'. [48][35] A 900-page police report was produced to guide the prosecution's case, but the defence were not allowed to see the report until the trial began. 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. [1][4][24] Witheridge's body indicated she had been raped. [6] Miller had just completed his undergraduate degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Leeds and was starting a masters degree. [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 head of the country's Central Institute of Forensic Science found that the DNA on the hoe did not match the defendants. [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. "Life is too important to take seriously.". [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. Dimitri Povse 2015; 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?' -, Press J to jump to the feed. ai th pk vf ii pp . Probably the links to those photos on other sites also. It will never make any sense. Evidence suggests the brave 24-year-old put up a fight before his death and that he was drowned. Five days since the murder police are no closer to catching the killer. [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. Barcroft David William Miller and Hanna Victoria Witheridge Our hearts are broken, our lives are shattered once more. The reasons for her admission to hospital have not been disclosed. [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. "Our family have been further traumatised by reports that there are numerous unnecessary and senseless photographs circulating across the internet. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:52 am, Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher, Newinkow, phuketrichard, yong and 69 guests. 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