Thai police request ‘death penalty’ for Daniel Sancho after concluding that it was a ‘premeditated murder’

Tourists on Haad Rin in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Busy street in Haad Rin in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Photo: Fabio Achilli / flickr.

Press conference of the deputy chief of the Thai Police in the Daniel Sancho case: Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn: Thai Police conclude that “the reason Daniel killed Edwin is because he didn’t want to be trapped anymore.”

Spaniard in police custody after body parts of friend’s body found in Koh Phangan

Thai Police Car, Isuzu D-max in Chachoengsao Province
Thai Police Pickup, Isuzu D-max belonging to Forensic Science, Royal Thai Police. Photo: Thai Police Vehicles / flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Spaniard has been questioned about the disappearance of his friend following the discovery of human body parts at a landfill site in Koh Phangan. He has denied any connection with the case. Police officers found traces of blood, and hair in the drains of the hotel.