14-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabs Grandmother Following Heated Argument

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident occurred in Bangkok on September 23, when a 14-year-old girl fatally stabbed her grandmother following a heated argument. The grandmother, known for her alcohol abuse, had been verbally abusive toward the girl and her younger brother, often accusing them of being orphans. The constant conflict between them tragically culminated in violence.

 

At approximately 14:00, Pol Lt. Pichet Rodyang, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Samae Dam Police Station, received a report of a fatal stabbing at a house in Soi Ekachai 119, Bang Bon district. Authorities, including forensic teams and paramedics, arrived at the scene where they found the body of Mrs. Rattanaporn, 48, lying in a pool of blood. She had sustained eight stab wounds: three to her neck, one to her back, and four to her stomach.

 

 

A sharp knife, about 30 cm long, and a hammer were discovered near the body and collected as evidence. The suspect, the victim’s 14-year-old granddaughter, fled the scene after the attack but returned after about an hour to surrender to the police. She was taken into custody at Samae Dam Police Station.

 

Mr. Jenwut, 67, the victim’s husband, stated that he and the victim had been together for over 30 years. The victim’s daughter, the mother of the suspect, had abandoned her children shortly after their birth, leaving them to be raised by the grandmother. The victim was known for her daily drinking habits, which often led to arguments with her granddaughter. Though the conflicts were frequent, he never expected such violence. He confirmed that the victim had a history of verbally abusing the children, particularly when intoxicated.

 

A neighbour , Mrs. Jannapa, 52, who lived in the same building, described the victim as someone who enjoyed drinking but generally had a good heart. She added that the granddaughter was polite and obedient, although she had only completed her education up to the sixth grade due to financial difficulties. Neighbours had attempted to help the girl continue her studies, but her grandfather could not afford the school fees. 

 

The motive for the crime is believed to stem from the emotional toll of constant verbal abuse. The victim had reportedly insulted the girl’s younger brother, calling him an orphan, which deeply hurt the suspect and led to the fatal confrontation.

 

The authorities are coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to handle the investigation, as the suspect is still a minor. Meanwhile, the victim body was sent for autopsy at Siriraj hospital.

 

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

 

-- 2024-09-24

 

 

[gargamon]

There's just no respect for the elderly any more. It's becoming more and more like the west every day.

[steven100]

There  ....  take that granny ... you won't be abusing us again now will you    !!

[motdaeng]

16 minutes ago, gargamon said:

There's just no respect for the elderly any more. It's becoming more and more like the west every day.

 

did you read the report? clearly not.

it's really sad that something like this has happened.

 

by the way, respect is a two-way street.

[fredwiggy]

Father and mother abandon the girl, if the father was involved at all,  then an alcoholic, abusive grandma takes over. The end result was tragic for those involved, but a child without parents to teach her respect is bound to be angry. As one said, respect goes both ways and is a taught behavior. This type of situation is repeated daily with almost 35% of children raised here, and the endgame shows in the violence.