Thai Woman Sentenced to Death for Cyanide Murders of 14 Friends
TL;DR
A Thai woman, Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, has been sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with cyanide, the first conviction in a series of cases where she is accused of killing 14 friends since 2015. Sararat, who allegedly had a gambling addiction, targeted friends she owed money to, stealing their valuables after poisoning them. Her former husband and lawyer received prison sentences for helping her evade prosecution. Sararat was also ordered to pay compensation to the victim's family.
- Thailand: Death penalty for woman accused of poisoning 14 friends BBC.com
- Woman linked to 14 cyanide murders is convicted and sentenced to death in Thailand CBS News
- Cyanide killer gets death sentence Bangkok Post
- Thai Court Hands Down Death Sentence in High-Profile Cyanide Murder Case Khaosodenglish
- Murder, money, betrayal: Unravelling ‘Am Cyanide’s’ web of deaths Nation Thailand
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