A court in Thailand Burmese man convicted of killing two British tourists in the two resorts on Koh Tao in September 2014.Hannah Witheridge, 23, Norfolk, and David Miller, 24, Jersey, found stones Sairee Beach, and a serious head wounds.After longer test nearby the island of Koh Samui, even if employees Zaw Phyo Wai Lin, and 22, were found guilty on Thursday of rape and murder, and the murder of Witheridge Miller.
Two people were diminutive pull chain tie down your legs into the corridor came to court. Play one hour in the court in which the judge argued that DNA evidence linking the killings and rape were 'in accordance with international standards' .Their mother sat in the back, sometimes cries and cries decision when the judge announced the death sentence. Family David Miller sat on wooden benches on the other side of the room a little phrase faces.The Defense told the Guardian that there is an appeal - a process that can take several months, and possibly of the court years.Speaking minutes later David Miller's brother, Michael, He made a statement to his father, Ian, and his mother, Sue, standing on the side and watch a series cameras.He said: 'It was David hacked from behind, pulled out to sea and left to die. They live with forever.What happened Hannah Witheridge unspeakable.David always stood for justice and truth in the fact that we have today. We have come to understand that the police investigation is not complete and forensic work was completed in the ruins of the so-called group be.Human rights may participate in the hearing and stated that migrant workers in Myanmar are about 2.5 million people in Thailand in the past has been charged with crimes court police.During Thai police said Zaw Phyo Wai Lin, and was the foundation of jealousy, seeing with the British people on the beach. But the defendant later said that they were tortured, interrogated and forced to sign confession.The judge said Thursday that there is no evidence that either tortured.The case strongly resisted them, however, semen samples collected from the crime scene we're talking Witheridge body . But when the defense asked for an independent Retest officials applied for samples, and one officer suggested that it was destroyed.Wai Phyo told the court in October last two days of testimony, the police took him nude photos. 'He kicked back, hit me and hit me; He threatened to cut off the hands and feet and throw my body into the sea to feed the fish. He also said to take me to another room and electric shocks me. 'Thai authorities have criticized the parading of suspects before re-enact the beach assassination media - a common practice in Thailand was found guilty of offering an opinion studies suspect guilt.The Miller was strongly supported by both the courts and the police believe that investigation.We After a difficult start , Thai police carried out a systematic and thorough investigation, 'Michael Miller. We believe that today's result is Justice David and Hannah. Finally, Zaw Phyo Wai Lin and get the best representation in court, a team of seven lawyers, 'added.The Witheridge family he remained in the court of the United Kingdom, but both families went to court over the summer to watch the Thai court. in the statement of the family of Hanna Witheridge Norfolk Police she said last year served what an incredible time with our family, it's impossible. We found the test very difficult, and our way to Thailand to participate in the trial, in particular, bad experiences.The declaration of support or condemnation of research and investigation.We police found the audition process is very difficult and we had to endure a lot of pain and confusing information. Now we need time with my family, melt the outcome of the trial, and find out the best way to tell the story, 'the statement read.The authorities pressured to solve this murder case quickly because it threatens the vital tourism sector. Defence closing statement, he said that the problems that Thai law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in this case also, significantly tarnished the safety of tourism in Thailand .In earlier verdict is expected in October, but was postponed because three months of protection testimony.The witness protection now has 30 days to appeal the verdict, Andy Hall, activist, rights of migrant workers in the UK, who works on defense, he said the Guardian. Attention should be given to the Court of Appeal, and if that fails, the highest court.I shocked by the verdict, 'says Hall. Two men were sentenced on most counts, including minor offenses such as theft, phone David Miller. The judge ruled that he should be paid 15,000 Thai Baht (£ 280), instead of the Miller family phone.Maya Foa, director of the Death Penalty, a team of international human rights charity postponement, said: 'There are credible allegations that both young men were tortured 'Confessor' and we know that they have been subject to a number of unfair trial practices.It therefore very anxious and was sentenced to death without a fair trial, there remain serious doubts about their guilt. No one must admit that those responsible should therefore be responsible for the crime. But it's hard to understand how the trial unfair, it can also provide more that the right won.
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