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Suspect Captured After 19-Year Manhunt Thanks to Hospital Announcement


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In a remarkable turn of events, police have apprehended a murder suspect who had been evading arrest for nearly two decades. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Suraphai, was captured at a hospital parking lot after his name was called over the hospital’s intercom system.

 

On October 19, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced the arrest of Suraphai, who had been wanted under a warrant issued by the Songkhla Provincial Court on June 8, 2005. He faced serious charges, including premeditated murder and illegal possession of firearms.

 

 


The case dates back to mid-2005, when a gunman fatally shot an individual at an entertainment venue on Sanhahanusorn Road in Hat Yai. Subsequent investigations revealed Suraphai as the main suspect in the murder. Following the collection of sufficient evidence, law enforcement officials issued a warrant for his arrest. However, Suraphai managed to evade capture for 19 years.

 

Authorities began tracking Suraphai again after learning that he was residing in Hat Yai. During the investigation, officers had to take his mother to a local hospital for medical attention after she developed a problem when being interviewed. While there, they heard the hospital announce Suraphai’s name over the loudspeaker. Recognising the name, the officers immediately called for backup to assist in the apprehension.

 

As the officers observed, Suraphai was about to enter a consultation room. They waited until he met with the doctor before following him to the hospital parking lot. Upon identification, they displayed their police badges and presented the arrest warrant, informing him of the charges against him. Suraphai acknowledged the allegations, confirming his identity as the wanted suspect, and admitted he had never been apprehended prior to this incident.

 

After the arrest, Suraphai was taken into custody and transported to the Hat Yai Police Station for further legal proceedings. During interrogation, he denied all allegations, claiming he was in the restroom at the back of the entertainment venue when the shooting occurred and had immediately fled the scene upon hearing gunshots.

 

Authorities have now launched the next steps in the legal process to ensure justice is served for the crime committed almost two decades ago.

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

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-- 2024-10-20

 

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36 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

officers had to take his mother to a local hospital for medical attention after she developed a problem when being interviewed. While there, they heard the hospital announce Suraphai’s name over the loudspeaker. Recognising the name,

Wow, what a coincidence. 

 

Kudos to the cop for being on the ball. 

 

 

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