webfact Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 In Phuket, the body of a foreign male tourist was found brutally stabbed to death inside a hotel room. The decomposing state of the body suggested he had been dead for 2-3 days. Notably, two passports were discovered, identifying him as a dual national of the United States and Costa Rica. On October 30th, police and forensics teams inspected the crime scene at a hotel in the Thalang district. The victim, lying in a pool of blood, had suffered four stab wounds to his neck, reported Thai Rath. Nearby, a bloody knife approximately 25 cm long was found. Nothing appeared stolen, as belongings including a laptop, iPad, two mobile phones, and 6,000 Thai Baht in cash remained untouched. Additionally, substances resembling illegal drugs were uncovered. Hotel management reported that the deceased, identified as Mr. Daniel James Artus Jerez, 35, had been residing at the hotel since August 30th. His behavior changed over time, appearing thinner, more reclusive, and consuming heavy alcohol, indicating potential stress. The last sighting of him was on October 26th. Picture: Thai Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-10-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 most murder is for love or money. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 31 minutes ago, stoner said: most murder is for love or money. Or over drugs. As this one might be, based on the report. Certainly not a robbery. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dogfish180 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 Resided there since 30th August. Immigration police are getting serious on overstayers by the looks of it! 🤔😝 7 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henkjan2 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 He must have been hiding there 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 all that due to a ''bloody knife''........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 He may have failed to pay the drug dealers. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Smokey and the Bandit Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 Most hotels have CCTV, surely they could get videos and check? 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said: Most hotels have CCTV, surely they could get videos and check? Often conveniently non working. 5 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hanuman2547 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 A tragic ending to this man's life. May he RIP. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dassyurus Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 "Brutally stabbed" as opposed to gently or humanely stabbed? And can we really rule out depression driven suicide ? Just a thought 3 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 So they believe he was killed two or three days ago nobody checked the room to see if he was OK. You didn’t hotels in knock on your door for cleaning every day TIT 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shackleton Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 Well it was not a robbery so would assume a revenge killing He has obviously upset some one or people 🙄 Drugs involved the police should be able to find the source will see in the coming days 🤔 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jiggo Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said: So they believe he was killed two or three days ago nobody checked the room to see if he was OK. You didn’t hotels in knock on your door for cleaning every day TIT Depends, not normal on a monthly rental agreement 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Or over drugs. As this one might be, based on the report. Certainly not a robbery. drugs = money related 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritkaew Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, dassyurus said: "Brutally stabbed" as opposed to gently or humanely stabbed? And can we really rule out depression driven suicide ? Just a thought Not in Thailand,, off the police want it’s a suicide 🙂🙂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theshu25 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 As usual,a lot of assumptions and ye t no one knows for real. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malthebluff Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Sounds like a hit man visited if drugs or money involved they would have taken the money that was left there. I cant see suicide stabbing 4 times to the neck but rip such a waste of a young life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenStark Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, dogfish180 said: Resided there since 30th August. Immigration police are getting serious on overstayers by the looks of it! 🤔😝 How would he be on overstay with a 60 day tourist visa? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, stoner said: most murder is for love or money. And this doesn't seem to have been about money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Most certainly the result of a misunderstanding ...😑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, malthebluff said: Sounds like a hit man visited if drugs or money involved they would have taken the money that was left there. I cant see suicide stabbing 4 times to the neck but rip such a waste of a young life What about that guy a while back who almost cut off his own head with a knife and then neatly layed the knife on his chest, while his wife was out shopping for an hour...Suicide of course.. Edited October 31, 2023 by redwood1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcheech Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: His behavior changed over time, appearing thinner, more reclusive, and consuming heavy alcohol, indicating potential stress. Perhaps another suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Or over drugs. As this one might be, based on the report. Certainly not a robbery. which would involve money. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, stoner said: which would involve money. Or the person he was doing drugs with got so high and freaked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, bbko said: Or the person he was doing drugs with got so high and freaked out. not likely but nice theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, stoner said: 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Or over drugs. As this one might be, based on the report. Certainly not a robbery. which would involve money. Nothing appeared stolen, as belongings including a laptop, iPad, two mobile phones, and 6,000 Thai Baht in cash remained untouched. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said: So they believe he was killed two or three days ago nobody checked the room to see if he was OK. You didn’t hotels in knock on your door for cleaning every day TIT Who ever murdered him may have hung the "do not disturb" sign on the door after they left. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Nothing appeared stolen, as belongings including a laptop, iPad, two mobile phones, and 6,000 Thai Baht in cash remained untouched. you didn't pay me for the drugs i bought us. commence stabbing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baipaibkk Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2023 Quality Tourists. I'm happy can live in Isaan far from little Moskau (Phuket) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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