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Aunt reveals family's blunt stance on wedding to Athens suitcase-murder suspect
world21 days ago

Aunt reveals family's blunt stance on wedding to Athens suitcase-murder suspect

Alaina Hall’s aunt says Hall’s family never wanted her to marry Afghan migrant Sharif Ahmadzai, who is accused of murdering charity worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross in Athens and stuffing her body in a suitcase; the couple—who met on the Greek island of Lesvos in 2016 and wed in 2023 after Ahmadzai’s conversion to Christianity—reportedly have a child, as Greek authorities investigate whether a confrontation tied to a possible mugging or assault led to Ross’s death.

Afghan man charged in Greek suitcase murder of British tourist
crime23 days ago

Afghan man charged in Greek suitcase murder of British tourist

Greek police charged a 26-year-old Afghan national with homicide, robbery and weapons offences for the death of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in an Athens abandoned building; fingerprints confirmed the victim’s identity as Elisabeth-Jane Ross from Scotland, and investigators say the suspect admitted placing the body in the suitcase, transporting it to the site, and using the victim’s bank cards to withdraw cash, with a replica pistol and a knife seized at his home and cooperation with Interpol and UK authorities (NCA and Police Scotland).

Australian man charged in Pattaya murder after disturbing texts surface
world-news1 month ago

Australian man charged in Pattaya murder after disturbing texts surface

Australian man Simon Peter Carman, 45, has been charged with murder, concealing/moving a body and abducting a minor after 17-year-old Thai sex worker Tunchanok Donhomla was found dead and stuffed in a suitcase in Pattaya. Police say she was killed following a dispute over pay; Carman allegedly hid her body in his bathroom for about 18 hours while he shopped and did laundry, then disposed of the body in a large suitcase dumped near railway tracks. A sex worker who knew Carman reportedly exchanged disturbing texts with him during the period; Carman claims the killing was self-defense. He was arrested at Bangkok's international airport before boarding a flight to Perth. Donhomla weighed about 88 pounds and stood roughly five feet tall; tattoos matched her photos. Her family has demanded the maximum penalty.

Video reveals final moments of Thai teen before Pattaya suitcase murder
world1 month ago

Video reveals final moments of Thai teen before Pattaya suitcase murder

A 17-year-old Thai girl, Tunchanok Donhomla, was allegedly murdered by Australian man Simon Peter Carman after a dispute over payment. CCTV shows Carman loading Donhomla’s body into a suitcase and wheeling it away from his Pattaya apartment, with authorities arresting him in Bangkok as he allegedly began confessing after viewing surveillance footage. Donhomla’s father described her as loving, and she was cremated according to Buddhist rites; prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty if convicted.

Australian man charged with murder after Thai teen’s suitcase death
world-news1 month ago

Australian man charged with murder after Thai teen’s suitcase death

In Pattaya, Thailand, police say a 17-year-old Thai girl was murdered after meeting a foreign man; her naked body was found stuffed in a suitcase dumped near a railway track by the beachfront. Australian Simon Peter Carman has been charged with intentional murder, concealing a corpse, moving or destroying a corpse, and abducting a minor for indecent purposes, and he was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as he tried to fly out of the country. If convicted, he could face 15-20 years in jail, life imprisonment, or the death penalty. Investigators say he confessed to strangling her after an argument; autopsy results are pending.

British stalker arrested over Colombian influencer Natalia Villalba murder; body found in suitcase
world1 month ago

British stalker arrested over Colombian influencer Natalia Villalba murder; body found in suitcase

A British man, Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, 46, was arrested in Ecuador in connection with the killing of Colombian influencer Natalia Villalba, whose beaten body was found stuffed inside a suitcase in a Bogota apartment. Foster-Smith, previously convicted of stalking in Dorset, allegedly fled Colombia after the June 18 death and tried to alibi himself by claiming he was watching a World Cup match; Interpol issued a red notice for him. Probes are being led jointly by Colombian and British authorities.

Australian man arrested after teen’s body found in suitcase in Thailand
world1 month ago

Australian man arrested after teen’s body found in suitcase in Thailand

An Australian man, 46, was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on suspicion of murdering 17-year-old Thai girl Tunchanok Donhomla, whose naked body was found inside a black suitcase beside a Pattaya railway line after CCTV showed them together; police say he picked her up from Pattaya, and he fled with the luggage; he has been charged initially with taking a minor for the purpose of committing an indecent act and denies the murder; murder in Thailand can carry severe penalties.

Australian man detained in Thailand after teen's death linked to suitcase near Pattaya
world1 month ago

Australian man detained in Thailand after teen's death linked to suitcase near Pattaya

Thai police arrested 46-year-old Australian Simon Carman at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found inside a large suitcase dumped near Pattaya. CCTV footage reportedly shows the girl entering a condominium with him and him later leaving with the suitcase on a motorbike; he denies the killing and faces charges of murder, concealing a body, and taking a minor for an indecent purpose. Australia is providing consular assistance as investigators pursue the case.

Australian detained in Thailand as teen's body found in suitcase sparks murder probe
world1 month ago

Australian detained in Thailand as teen's body found in suitcase sparks murder probe

An Australian man, 46, was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport amid an investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya; police say CCTV shows him with the girl at a Pattaya apartment before the discovery, and he denies involvement while authorities await a postmortem and other evidence. Potential charges include murder, abduction and concealing a body, with consular assistance being provided by Australia.

Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase in New Zealand
world1 year ago

Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase in New Zealand

A woman in New Zealand has been charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus's luggage compartment during a stop in Kaiwaka. The child was taken to hospital and appeared physically unharmed. The woman, whose identity has not been released, is due in court and further charges may be considered. The incident is under investigation, and the bus company has acknowledged the event.