The Case of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller Update
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05/10/23 • 37 min
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We revisit the murders of Hanna Witheridge and David Miller on Koh Tao. With new information coming to light regarding key evidence, we dig deeper into the case.
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We revisit the murders of Hanna Witheridge and David Miller on Koh Tao. With new information coming to light regarding key evidence, we dig deeper into the case.
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Death Island - The Case of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller Update
Transcript Summary
In this episode titled "The Case of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller Update," the mysterious murders of Hannah and David on a beach in 2014 take center stage. While two Burmese men, Waypo and Zalyn, were initially arrested and confessed, doubts emerged regarding the credibility of their confessions due to issues with interpreters and alleged torture during the interrogation. Investigative journalist Andrew Arnow conducted an undercover interview with the accused in prison, shedding light on the questionable treatment they endured. Meanwhile, concerns about mishandled evidence, including missing and untested pieces such as blood, clothing, and the murder weapon, as well as the speed and reliability of DNA analysis, cast doubt on the legitimacy of the investigation. Join this gripping episode to unravel the truth behind this perplexing case and question the timeline and motives of the suspects, leaving listeners pondering the intriguing details surrounding this baffling crime.
Transcript
On September fourteenth, twenty fourteen, twenty three year old Hannah Witherige and twenty four year old David Miller, who'd only just met by chance on Catau, were talking at the ac Bar. The pair, both from the UK, left the bar together around one am. It was the last time either of them was seen alive. Early the next morning, on September fifteenth, a beach cleaner found their partially clad bodies.
Speaker 1The Case of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller Update Top Questions Answered
Was there any DNA evidence in the murder case of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller?
Yes, the prosecution's case relied heavily on DNA evidence, including DNA found on a cigarette butt and David's phone.
Were there doubts about the validity of the DNA evidence?
Yes, questions were raised about the validity of the DNA evidence, including the rapid analysis within 12 hours and the lack of proper handling and chain of custody.
Did the police test all items from the crime scene?
No, the police failed to test several items from the crime scene, including blood on rocks and sand and Hannah's clothes.
Was the murder weapon linked to the suspects?
No, the murder weapon, a garden hoe, had DNA from David and another unknown male, not Way Po or Zaw Lin.
Were members of the Burmese community mistreated during the investigation?
Yes, police were accused of torturing and attacking members of the Burmese community during the investigation into the murders of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller.
Was there evidence of bias against migrants during the investigation?
Anonymous obtained footage showing Thai military police interrogating a Burmese migrant, suggesting a bias against migrants.
Did Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo claim their innocence?
Yes, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo claimed they were innocent and had spent the night on the beach. They were interviewed by journalist Sarah Yun in prison.
Were the accused's parents convinced of their sons' innocence?
Yes, the parents of the accused insisted their sons had no prior criminal convictions and had never done anything like this.
Was the trial of Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo unusual?
Yes, the trial of Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo was limited to a few days each month, which was uncommon.
Were there discrepancies in the police investigation?
Yes, the police investigation was deemed faulty, with conflicting claims about the discovery of Hannah's phone.
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