Woman Found Dead in Palm Plantation Identified as Prosecutor’s Mother-in-Law

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A chilling discovery in Wang Chan District, Rayong Province, has taken a new turn after the body of an unidentified woman was found in a palm plantation on the evening of November 15. Initially, authorities were baffled by the gruesome scene, but they have now identified the victim as 67-year-old Mrs. Wanna Kortner, mother-in-law of a prosecutor, who had been reported missing the day 

 

The victim’s body was discovered lying face down on a dirt road in the Pa Yub Nai Subdistrict plantation. She had a deep wound on her forehead, likely caused by a blunt object, and her neck showed signs of lacerations. Her ring fingers on both hands had been severed, presumably to steal her diamond rings. The body was in an early stage of rigor mortis, and the estimated time of death was six hours before its discovery.

 

Items including glasses, a hair clip, and severed finger fragments were found near the body. Authorities initially had no leads as the victim carried no identification.

 

Following the widespread coverage of the murder, Ms. Wannarat, the victim’s 35-year-old daughter, contacted Wang Chan Police Station after recognising the description. She confirmed that the victim was her mother, who had gone missing after attending a merit-making event in Sattahip, Chonburi Province.

 

Mrs. Wanna had been last seen leaving a temple with friends before vanishing without a trace. Her daughter filed a missing person report at the Sattahip Police Station on the morning of November 16. Upon seeing news of the body, Ms. Wannarat contacted authorities, who sent photos of the victim for confirmation.

 

The victim was last seen wearing valuable jewellery, including a five-baht gold necklace, a three-baht gold bracelet, and two diamond rings. These items, along with cash, are believed to have been stolen by the perpetrator.

 

Police suspect that Mrs. Wanna was lured from Sattahip to the plantation, where she was murdered. The severed ring fingers were found near the body, suggesting the killer aimed to steal the jewellery.

 

Preliminary investigations point to robbery as the motive, and the police are working to identify suspects. Officers have collected forensic evidence from the crime scene and are searching for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious activity in the area.

 

Ms. Wannarat, a government official in the prosecutor’s office, and her husband, who is a prosecutor, are actively assisting the investigation. She expressed her grief and called for the harshest penalties against those responsible for her mother’s tragic death.

 

Police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. The investigation continues as authorities work to track down the individual or individuals involved in this brutal crime.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-17

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Suspect Arrested in Brutal Murder and Robbery of Prosecutor’s Mother-in-Law

 

 

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder and robbery of a prosecutor’s mother-in-law, whose body was discovered in a palm plantation in Wang Chan district, Rayong. The suspect is reported to be someone close to the victim.

 

The victim, identified as Mrs. Wanna Kortner, 67, an employee of a prosecutor’s office, was found dead on November 15. Her body was discovered face down on a dirt road in a palm plantation in Pa Yub subdistrict. The gruesome crime scene revealed severe injuries, including a crushed forehead caused by a blunt object and a deep wound to the back of her neck. Both her ring fingers had been severed and were missing. Authorities estimated she had been dead for over six hours when her body was found.

 

The police have apprehended the suspect, identified as Mrs. Kamolwan Wolf, 56, a resident of Sri Racha, Chonburi, and a close friend of the victim. The arrest was made under a warrant for premeditated murder issued by the Rayong Provincial Court.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Somprasong Yen Tuam, Commissioner of Region 2 Police, ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Thirachai Chamnanmor, Commander of the Investigation Division of Region 2, to coordinate with Rayong and Chonburi police to ensure swift action in the case.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that Mrs. Kamolwan allegedly called the victim and picked her up from her home. The two then drove to Mrs. Kamolwan’s residence before heading to the crime scene, where the murder and robbery occurred. The suspect is accused of leaving the victim’s body in the plantation before fleeing the scene.

 

The suspect’s vehicle, which was used during the incident, has been seized for forensic analysis. Despite Mrs. Kamolwan’s denial of the charges, police have ruled out the involvement of any other individuals, citing substantial evidence linking her to the crime.

Authorities continue to investigate the case and are analyzing forensic evidence to strengthen their case against the suspect.

 

Pictures of the arrest courtesy of Matichon.

-- 2024-11-17

 

 

[Briggsy]

Is this a case of a mia farang killing another mia farang? Unusual.

 

The photo (uncaptioned) appears to have a possibly handcuffed farang in it. Is he also a suspect?

[Georgealbert]

5 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Is this a case of a mia farang killing another mia farang? Unusual.

 

The photo (uncaptioned) appears to have a possibly handcuffed farang in it. Is he also a suspect?

The story makes no reference to any foreigner being involved, but this picture of the arrest of the female suspect is being used by Thai media. The suspect has what appears to be a non-Thai surname, but no other details have been made public.