A 20-year-old British woman has been charged with murder after her 33-year-old British partner was found dead with multiple stab wounds at a villa in Pattaya. Thai police allege Isabelle Violet Carreras was responsible for the killing, although she has denied the accusation during questioning.
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The victim was discovered in the shower with stab wounds to his back, torso and left hand, with a pillow placed beneath his head. Police were alerted after one of the man’s friends became concerned when he could not be contacted and went to the villa, where he found the body in the bathroom. Carreras was reportedly lying beside him in tears when officers arrived.
Investigators said blood was found on furniture, bathroom tiles and cabinets, while several blood-soaked towels were recovered from the property. Police also alleged that parts of the scene appeared to have been cleaned before officers arrived.
A 20-inch hunting knife, described by investigators as a “zombie knife”, was recovered from a sink and is believed to be the murder weapon. Police said the blade showed signs of having been wiped clean. Officers also noted cuts on Carreras’ fingers during questioning.
Carreras denied killing her partner and claimed he had taken his own life. She told investigators that he had recently become “really into grass”, referring to cannabis, and alleged that he had been taking six strips of Valium each day.
Police Colonel Nattapon Phongsuksakul said investigators were reviewing CCTV footage from the villa to establish how the fatal stabbing occurred. He said: “It is a murder case inside a house, with the body ultimately being found in the bathroom.”
He added: “The girlfriend denied committing the murder. However, based on the wounds, it is difficult for us to accept that claim because there was clearly a stab wound to the back.”
Police said they believe the killing took place at about 4am, with authorities not being notified until around 9.30am. Initial investigations indicate the victim had been dead for some hours before his body was found.
Neighbours told police the couple had moved into the villa around two weeks earlier and were known to smoke cannabis regularly. Police said there was evidence cannabis had been consumed and were carrying out further tests to determine whether it had been used before the incident.
Colonel Nattapon said: “Based on the evidence gathered so far, investigators believe Ms Isabelle Violet Carreras was responsible for the killing. She has now been formally charged with murder, but she continues to deny the allegation during questioning.”
He added that investigators were still awaiting the full autopsy report, forensic examination results and DNA analysis before finalising the case file. Police also said they believe cannabis intoxication may have contributed to the suspect’s actions.
The Sun reported that local mèdia reported that the couple were believed to have been married, although Thai police have not confirmed their marital status. The UK Foreign Office said it was supporting the families of the two British nationals and remained in contact with the local authorities.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now The-Sun 5 July 2026