Gold shop murder suspect’s arrest a result of joint effort

 

 

The apprehension of school director Prasitthichai Khaokaew, a suspect in the gold shop murders, by the Crime Suppression Division’s Hanuman special unit, was the outcome of an extensive joint effort by police and forensic experts, who analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and along possible escape routes.

 

Informed police sources have told Thai PBS that the experts studied the clothing of the robber, including his long-sleeved black sweater with grey patches on the shoulders, and his black sneakers, which provided clues about his unique taste in clothing. 

 

Forensic experts analysed the robber’s stance and walk until they agreed that the robber was someone who had undergone surgery on his right knee. Then they looked at the gun he used and thought it could be a Czech made 9mm CZ SP75-01. They then delved into the records of registered owners of this model and found it belonged to a police officer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gold-shop-murder-suspects-arrest-a-result-of-joint-effort/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-01-23

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If indeed he is the guy he needs to be put down, Anyone who would kill a child in cold blood is irredeemable.

and that's from a guy who is against the death penalty.Perhaps they should let the father of the child he killed pull the trigger. 

 

" ... experts studied the clothing of the robber, including his long-sleeved black sweater with grey patches on the shoulders, and his black sneakers, which provided clues about his unique taste in clothing . . . "

 

Is this for real? Experts in the study of clothes? This place gets weirder by the minute . . . ????

Nice!  We can all rest now.  Much safer.  I told the wifey she can gold shop again.

3 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said:

" ... experts studied the clothing of the robber, including his long-sleeved black sweater with grey patches on the shoulders, and his black sneakers, which provided clues about his unique taste in clothing . . . "

 

Is this for real? Experts in the study of clothes? This place gets weirder by the minute . . . ????

I guess you don't dwell much on the (all foreign) Crime TV channel when your at home? All sorts of clues have been successfully drawn from observing how perps dress and walk when sleuthing crime scene cctv footage.

45 minutes ago, webfact said:

They then delved into the records of registered owners of this model and found it belonged to a police officer.

And...?
 

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...police examined CCTV from the mall in Lop Buri province, where the crime was committed and where the robber was seen riding a white and red Yamaha motorcycle away from the mall.

 

The robber rode past Wat Dong Noi, turned right in Motel 111 lane toward Ban Mai Khun Nuan and then turned right through Tambon Tha Sala onto Pahonyothin highway. He then made a U-turn in front of Thai Rath Wittaya 1 School to turn into Chompon Road, turned left into Erawan Road before entering Lop Buri View housing estate, where Mr. Prasitthichai has a house.

 

Oh.

 

I reckon once some blanks are filled in (or some inferences totally expunged), we will see this one on (mostly foreign) Crime TV some time in the future.

Impressive police work.

42 minutes ago, sirineou said:

If indeed he is the guy he needs to be put down, Anyone who would kill a child in cold blood is irredeemable.

and that's from a guy who is against the death penalty.Perhaps they should let the father of the child he killed pull the trigger. 

 

He didn't kill the child in cold blood, it was a ricochet.

Looks like a hit made to look like a robbery, which went very wrong

For what it's worth, my Thai partner has gleaned this from the Thai news, "His wife gave the clue to the police".

7 minutes ago, Sticky Wicket said:

He didn't kill the child in cold blood, it was a ricochet.

Looks like a hit made to look like a robbery, which went very wrong

A ricochet from a hand gun held by a person with criminal intent.  One could argue it is still murder.  A ricoChet from a bullet on a hunting trip I'd say is an unfortunate accident.  Let's not diminish the gravity of the crime. 

41 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said:

Is this for real? Experts in the study of clothes? This place gets weirder by the minute . . . ????

He wanted to dress for the occasion, and that was where he made his mistake, fortunately, and well done to the experts for having a keen eye in the department of clothing ????

 

20 minutes ago, Sticky Wicket said:

He didn't kill the child in cold blood, it was a ricochet.

Um, what about the other two people he shot dead, were they ricochet's as well ?

 

Give him the death penalty, but by the hand of the father of the child, death by a dining table fork, i.e. a slow and painful death.

We can make fun of the BIBs and indeed, I have done so many times. This time, kudos to them. Good work, good inter-agency work. Job well done!

It is good they caught the guy, but makes me think that they only do things when they want to. They never caught the thugs that beat up Activist Ja New and this would probably be easier to track as it was in a city where CC TV is everywhere. 

44 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

He wanted to dress for the occasion, and that was where he made his mistake, fortunately, and well done to the experts for having a keen eye in the department of clothing ????

 

You fell for it hook line and sinker. Its police talk. I'm kidding sort of. The wife or girlfriend it's alleged identified him and the DNA and work done by the various experts makes it look good in the media and on the board soon to be presented at the next police press briefing in HQ. The DNA will match because the police say so.

1 hour ago, neeray said:

For what it's worth, my Thai partner has gleaned this from the Thai news, "His wife gave the clue to the police".

Yes, the Thai social media 'news' yesterday was that his wife had turned him in. Also that the 3 month pregnant shop staff lady that he killed was his ex mia noi (or current), which would provide a link/motive to the crime. The boy was killed by ricochet.

1 hour ago, mike787 said:

Nice!  We can all rest now.  Much safer.  I told the wifey she can gold shop again.

I've told my wife it's still too dangerous...……….

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Forensic experts analysed the robber’s stance and walk until they agreed that the robber was someone who had undergone surgery on his right knee.

Note to self : act like a hunchback when robbing a Thai gold shop

38 minutes ago, Somtamnication said:

We can make fun of the BIBs and indeed, I have done so many times. This time, kudos to them. Good work, good inter-agency work. Job well done!

 Yes.

There are those that are well trained and care and know what they are doing.

They need more, but good thing the right ones were on this case.

  

"Informed police sources have told Thai PBS that the experts studied the clothing of the robber, including his long-sleeved black sweater with grey patches on the shoulders, and his black sneakers, which provided clues about his unique taste in clothing. 

 

Forensic experts analysed the robber’s stance and walk until they agreed that the robber was someone who had undergone surgery on his right knee. Then they looked at the gun he used and thought it could be a Czech made 9mm CZ SP75-01. They then delved into the records of registered owners of this model and found it belonged to a police officer."

 

There are rumors that the police was tipped by his wife, who recognized too much and couldn't live with it.....

Edited January 23, 20206 yr by Teddy3943

1 hour ago, neeray said:

For what it's worth, my Thai partner has gleaned this from the Thai news, "His wife gave the clue to the police".

 

The police research his clothes and tell news.

His wife see and know his clothes/shoes.

 

Two day after, his life normal. 

 

 

Feed him to the pigs Harold???? Well done RTP

Yesterday he lie to the police.

He say throw away the gold in the river.

The police look all day. Even big boss police.

But really,gold in his Auntie house, in the roof.

8 minutes ago, mokwit said:

I am not yet convinced of this from the footage I saw - maybe a 9mm pistol bullet would have that energy if it glanced off something.

Maybe not a ricochet as such but a stray/unintended bullet. You can see in the footage its a shot he fires next to the mall staff guys head , either to kill or scare the guy, that kills the boy. Otherwise its a pretty good shot from 10-20 meters away, if intentional.

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

Um, what about the other two people he shot dead, were they ricochet's as well ?

 

Give him the death penalty, but by the hand of the father of the child, death by a dining table fork, i.e. a slow and painful death.

They're from Isaan. They dine on the floor, not the table.

 

At least you got the utensil correct.

I thought his Mrs turned him in? seem more likely than the cops working out who he was from his clothing

So the guy went back home straight away ... and it took 14 days to RTP to look at CCTV and arrest him.

 

i am impressed 

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

Um, what about the other two people he shot dead, were they ricochet's as well ?

 

Give him the death penalty, but by the hand of the father of the child, death by a dining table fork, i.e. a slow and painful death.

Yeh I agree, he should be killed, just noting that he didn't kill the kid in cold blood.

Dispose of this POS as soon as possibly and as painfully as possible

46 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

Maybe not a ricochet as such but a stray/unintended bullet. You can see in the footage its a shot he fires next to the mall staff guys head , either to kill or scare the guy, that kills the boy. Otherwise its a pretty good shot from 10-20 meters away, if intentional.

What I read was that it went through the security guard's shoulder and ended up in the boy's head. 

Heatbreakingly bad luck for the little fella