04/12/2014

Thai Murders: Two Men Charged With Killing British Tourists

Two men have been charged in connection with the murders of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller in September.

Saw Lin and Win Saw Htun, 21, from Burma are accused of killing the two tourists, who were found dead on a beach on the island of Koh Tao in September.

Post-mortem examinations found Mr Miller died from drowning and a blow to the head, while Miss Witheridge had been raped and also died from head wounds.

(CD/JP)

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