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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. WARNING CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING IMAGES OF DEATH. "Time makes the pain of this horrendous tragedy no easier to bear," they said in a statement. Pathologist Dr. Michael Biggs told the hearing that there were many injuries on Nick's body, including to the head, limbs, and face. I work in digital forensics so I've seen a ton of NSFL stuff and thought I was pretty numb. It was suggested the 24-year-old returned to his hotel but went back out to find Miss Witheridge before they were both murdered. Not so shipshape! In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. Deaths have been explained away by the authorities as unfortunate accidents or suicides. September 17: Thai police admit they have 'no idea' who killed David Miller and Hannah Witheridge after failing to link any of 12 suspects to the crime. The worst part is her face. There were TRACES of cocaine, but that didnt contributeit was a small amount from a day or more before. 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. I have never had the courage to look. The fact that people e-mailed her family the photos while pretending to be Nikki was enough. Miss Witheridge's family said "senseless" photos of the crime scene had added to their agony. Today, we have gotten rid of them.. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller: British backpackers murdered in Thailand 2014. But they have another dark side to them. Hannah Witheridge & David Miller. The coroner concluded there was not enough evidence to say where or how he met his death. What do you wish you could do within walking distance of your home? "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. BBC's 1million star Zoe Ball, 52, lands big new payday for Abba show on ITV. The Mirror reports that Hannah's family have pleaded for the photos of the pair, who were brutally murdered on a Thailand beach, to be taken off the internet.. 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. Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?. Last month, the tragic revelation that backpackers Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh . Earlier Thai Prime Minister said it girls wearing bikinis on the holiday island of Koh Tao were not safe unless they were ugly. It was just straight up sped that killed her. by Soi Dog Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:35 am, Post Stephen handed prison time over Georgia sex tape, Finding Michael: What happened to Michael Matthews, Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murder, Constance Marten charged with manslaughter, Physical 100 contestant accused of assault, Tory MP says families are 'abusing' food banks, Harry and Meghan react to eviction from Frogmore, The legal age you can get married has just changed, Charles & Camilla break major royal tradition, Pictures of Thai murder victim Hannah Witheridge's body circulate on the Internet, Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. 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TSR Community Awards 2022 - VOTING NOW OPEN! Can I ride an elevator while someone is sleeping inside? 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? Hannah was a University of Essex student from Hemsby in Norfolk, UK, and David was a civil and structural engineering graduate, from Jersey. Absolutely brutal murder but I think they have the wrong people. 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. While police ruled out foul play, Nick's family, who say officers did not investigate a single witness, believe he was murdered. An unexplained fire that evening burned down three bamboo huts, including the one Elise had been staying in. They claim they did not receive an autopsy report and say his body was sent against their wishes to the same Bangkok hospital that carried out botched reports on the bodies of two Brits murdered on the same island in 2014. Copyright 2022 Cambodia Expats Online. 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. There were no signs he was suicidal. After the attack they swam to their boat and boasted to their colleagues. There were no signs of a struggle or rape or other human DNA. Im asking if they wear bikinis in Thailand, will they be safe? Its a farce.. Christopher and James Ware were stopped at Suvarnabhumi International airport on their way back to Britain for questioning. The family of a woman murdered in Thailand have been "traumatised" by photos being circulated online. September 16: DNA samples taken from the scene do not match those of any of a reported 12 suspects. Controversially, Surat Thani governor Auaychai Innak dismissed as untrue some foreign news reports which claimed reptiles had eaten half of Dallemagne's body. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Investigators had no theory to explain her unexpected stopover on Koh Tao on her way back to the mainland and the capital Bangkok. The family said a funeral on Friday would be a private party to celebrate her life. 'Can they be safe in bikinis unless they are not beautiful?' Ill leave this post up anyway for anyone whos interested. How Boris Johnson's Partygate tormentor Sue Gray is now enmeshed in her own row - as it is DAN HODGES: This grubby Sue Gray recruitment annihilates all pretence that Sir Keir Starmer is a man of Matt Hancock discussed 'deploying' new virus variant to 'frighten the pants off everyone' as former Health 'So many dead. 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. Despite claims of a fall, he had no broken bones. See the latest list of Exclusive members-only articles on StrangeOutdoors.com, https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30320196. Or is Koh Tao just unlucky for visitors or is there something more sinister happening on the beautiful Thai island and haven for Scuba divers? 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. "Life is too important to take seriously.". Only if they are not beautiful. He later apologized, saying that he meant only that foreign visitors should be careful. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. At 1.26am he is recorded walking from the club, and returns at 1.57am. She had no alcohol in her system. At the time of the murders last Monday morning, ten boats were lying offshore. Samples were taken from nine migrant workers and three foreigners including two brothers from Jersey who were friends of David Miller. 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. by potty Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:08 am, Post We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Does UoB look at GCSE grades for business management? She was said to have died of natural causes after mixing antibiotics she was taking for a chest infection with alcohol. by General Mackevili Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:12 am, Post 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. A judge found the workers guilty and sentenced them to death despite questions about DNA evidence and the police handling of the case. 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. He got killed in a racist attack by several white men. It was later revealed the couple in the images were not Miss Witheridge and Mr Miller. Police Commissioner General Somyot Poompanmoung said: We still dont know who did it and the killers are still on the loose. DO NOT go in blind. Koh Tao murders - Wikipedia "We beg that Hannah and David are afforded privacy and dignity through the removal of these pointless and insensitive reminders," they said. Rex Features. Typically you won't see crime scene pictures on there, especially ones this brutal. Thailand backpacker murders: Victim's father weeps at photos 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. They were acts of extreme barbarity. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Later, police released CCTV footage which they claimed showed the students walking hand-in-hand down a street. Thailand beach murders: Hannah Witheridge's family beg for removal of graphic crime scene images circulating online Oct 08, 2014 16:49 By Andy Lines Photos showing the battered bodies of Hannah, 23, and David Miller, 24, emerged soon after news of their murders. 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. Officers claimed they had 'strong evidence' to link six Burmese workers to the gruesome murders, though no forensic links could be made. Coincidentally, pictures of Bernd with a snake were to be found online. Alexandr Bucspun, 33, from Moldova, was found dead in the sea off Had Sai Ree on Koh Tao on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. What are the most disturbing crime scene photos of all time? Images of a migrant worker spotted later on the same CCTV tape are circulated, with police describing the man as a person of interest. She had checked into the hostel on February 11 and was due to check out on February 16, but failed to do so. They followed the animal and discovered that it had been feeding on Elise's remains, which were found among rocks behind the Tanote Family Bay Resort. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. 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 . Charles 'will NEVER build real relationship with Archie and Lili unless Harry and Meghan get new royal 'Putin has STOLEN our Ukrainian children': Distraught parents tell how THOUSANDS of youngsters never EMILY PRESCOTT: Sarah Ferguson 'confused' after seeing photos from goddaughter's wedding she thought she was Joe Biden is 'unlikely' to attend King Charles' coronation due to Ireland trip - despite promising to A 14-year-old autistic boy's naive prank. Those images are shocking because Till is barely recognizable as a human. 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. 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. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. They think our country is beautiful and safe and they can do whatever they want, wear bikinis wherever they like, the prime minister said. oh my god the Thailand crime scene photos have honestly scarred me for life. I went in blind when it first was releasedhad nightmares for days afterward. It's GRAYGATE! Officers have taken the details of the fishing boats moored off the islands Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao. 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But after Anthony 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane Mamma Mia! Dunno if this is what your looking for but emmet till. "Thai courts make little allowance for the feelings of relatives," he said. Today I was contacted by the son of Dave Tarnowski. Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk and David Miller, 24, from Jersey had been murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao. Case 220: Hannah Witheridge & David Miller - Casefile True Crime Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. The bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Hemsby, and David Miller, 24, from Jersey, were found on a Koh Tao beach.