Boy 7 killed by Thai mother rocks quiet Welsh town

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Picture of Papaipit Linse being led from a police van courtesy of BBC

 

by Bob Scott 

Police in Wales reported the death of a 7 year old boy at the hands of his Thai mother has rocked the quiet Welsh town of Haverfordwest.

 

Seven year old Louis Linse was found dead in his bed, his life tragically cut short by his mother. Thai-born Papaipit Linse admitted to manslaughter by diminished responsibility, a truth that unravels a harrowing tale of domestic turmoil and emotional turmoil.

 

Earlier this week at Swansea Crown Court, the 43 year old mother of two confessed to the heart-wrenching crime, leaving the community and local law enforcement in deep shock. The day of January 10 this year turned into a nightmare when Linse made the heart-stopping call to emergency services, reporting her son’s unresponsive state.

 

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Williams, leading the investigation, shared the heavy burden felt by the force.

“This was truly a heartbreaking incident. Our officers faced an exceptionally emotive situation but approached it with unwavering professionalism and compassion, ensuring a meticulous investigation.”

The tragedy not only ripped through the lives of those in Haverfordwest but also unveiled the intense personal battles Linse grappled with for years. Originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand, she finds herself estranged from her 51 year old husband Edward Linse, a businessman whose life derailed in a psychiatric facility.

 

Picture of Edward Linse (left) and Papaipit Linse courtesy of BBC News

Their troubled marriage, scarred by domestic violence and financial ruin, saw its darkest days in 2017. A heated argument over visa issues at their luxurious £1.2m (52.6 million baht) Cheshire home ended with Edward assaulting Papaipit using, of all things, a children’s book. This bizarre attack further exposed the volatility simmering beneath their relationship’s surface. Edward’s lawyer pointed to his turbulent school years as the root of his uncontrolled emotions.

 

As the years passed, the violence only magnified. Edward eventually faced conviction for a vicious assault on his parents, a crime that landed him behind the locked doors of a psychiatric institution. Meanwhile, Linse was left to shoulder the weight of parenting their two young children alone.

 

Their marriage’s demise was further exacerbated by financial strain. After a failed café business in Chiang Mai, the couple moved to the UK. But 2022 brought yet another blow when their landscaping company, Alderley Landscapes, shuttered its doors, prompting Linse to seek a new beginning in Haverfordwest.

 

Neighbours along Upper Market Street described Linse as a quiet and reserved woman devoted to homeschooling her children. Despite their hardships, young Louis appeared well looked after, leaving neighbours like Dr Sean Phelan in disbelief.

 

“I never imagined such a tragedy could unfold here. Louis and his sibling were always polite and cheerful. It’s chilling to think of the hidden pain at home.”

 

Forensic experts have worked tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding little Louis’ untimely death, as floral tributes accumulate outside the unassuming house where he lived. The community is left mourning a young life lost in unimaginable circumstances.

 

Picture of Edward Linse courtesy of BBC News

DCI Williams lauded the dedication of his team, acknowledging the emotional strain on emergency responders.

 

“Our officers have worked relentlessly since January to achieve justice for Louis. No court ruling can reverse this heart-wrenching loss, but we hope it affords some solace to those who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with them during this devastating time.”

Now in custody, Linse awaits sentencing on December 13. The court is expected to weigh her mental health struggles and years of abuse when deciding her fate. As the community continues its raw journey of healing, the shadow of young Louis’ loss lingers profoundly on all who knew the vivacious spirit snuffed out too soon.

 

Original story: Thai woman faces complex murder case over son’s death in UK

 

A Thai woman, accused of murdering her seven year old son in the UK, made an appearance at Swansea Crown Court this week. The defence team described the case as “extremely complicated.”

 

The Thai woman, 42 year old Papaipit Linse, who remains in custody, appeared in court but did not enter a plea. John Hipkin KC, representing Papaipit, requested that she not be prosecuted due to the psychiatric complexities of the case, highlighting the need for additional time to complete necessary reports. Judge Paul Thomas KC adjourned the case to a further hearing scheduled for October 25. A trial date has not yet been set.

Caroline Rees KC leads the prosecution team, while John Hipkin KC handles the defence. During the brief court session, no new case details were disclosed.

 

Police were called to an address in Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, shortly before 10.45am on January 10. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the child, Louis, was later confirmed dead. He was transported to Withybush General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 12pm.

 

In January, during a hearing at Pembrokeshire Coroner’s Court, coroner’s officer PC Carrie Sheridan said, “At 10.44am on Wednesday, January 10, police received an emergency phone call reporting the suspected death of a child. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services at the scene and medical staff at the hospital, he was pronounced deceased at noon.”

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

[fondue zoo]

RIP Little One

[proton]

Woman, terrorists or foreigners always the mental issues card even before they get evaluated. Haverfordwest home of the silent twins, now they were barmy, I used to write to one in Broadmoor mental Hospital.

[save the frogs]

If business was so bad, how could they afford a 1.2 million pound home?

who knows what really took place behind closed doors in that 1.2 million pound house? 

 

[Freddy42OZ]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

If business was so bad, how could they afford a 1.2 million pound home?

who knows what really took place behind closed doors in that 1.2 million pound house? 

 

 

 

The home probably wasn't worth that much when they bought it and who's to say they owned it. More likely it was mortgaged and the bank still owns most of that value. 

 

[Jonathan Swift]

“Edward’s lawyer pointed to his turbulent school years as the root of his uncontrolled emotions.” Obviously the lawyer is going to use this tactic to mitigate guilt, but in the real world psychological problems do not start at school. Parsing out the roots of violent behavior is difficult and sometimes impossible because there are so many things that can cause it. The bottom line is the importance of getting kids into therapy while there is still time to intervene.

[metisdead]

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[cardinalblue]

I doubt either parent came from a quality family background or genes and their poor children would suffer…who is in a worst state the living child or the dead child?

 

what does the future bring for the 2nd child? No relative or friends stepped to the plate when it mattered the most?

 

I hate it when I hear abuse or mental illness as the excuse for bad behavior…both parents would get the chair…they are lucky I am not running the show 

[Mises]

Cause of death?

[NanLaew]

1 hour ago, Jonathan Swift said:

“Edward’s lawyer pointed to his turbulent school years as the root of his uncontrolled emotions.” Obviously the lawyer is going to use this tactic to mitigate guilt, but in the real world psychological problems do not start at school. Parsing out the roots of violent behavior is difficult and sometimes impossible because there are so many things that can cause it. The bottom line is the importance of getting kids into therapy while there is still time to intervene.

 

Edward is the child's father who's been incarcerated since 2022.

 

https://news.sky.com/story/ed-linse-man-attacked-parents-for-sending-him-to-boarding-school-40-years-ago-12767192

 

He is estranged from his Thai wife who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter of her 7 year-old son.

 

He wasn't involved with the child's death.

 

There's also no suggestion that the dead child needed therapy.

 

There is mention of children (plural) but no mention of what has happened to the other(s).

 

There is also no mention that social services were ever involved, but that's not unusual. When they do intervene, it's usually too little or too late.

[pacovl46]

5 hours ago, save the frogs said:

If business was so bad, how could they afford a 1.2 million pound home?

who knows what really took place behind closed doors in that 1.2 million pound house? 

 

Maybe bysibess was really good before, enabling them to buy/rent the place?! 

[ChasingTheSun]

Make the electric chair great again!

[NanLaew]

8 hours ago, proton said:

Woman, terrorists or foreigners always the mental issues card even before they get evaluated. Haverfordwest home of the silent twins, now they were barmy, I used to write to one in Broadmoor mental Hospital.

 

How were they "barmy"? To me, it appears the UK's civilization and society in the 1980's forsook them.

 

You claim you used to write to one of them. Was that insightful or did you simply let it confirm what appears to be the norms of society with regard to what was acceptable about forty years ago?

 

As my late sister would say, "There's no need to be afraid of things you don't understand."

[AlexRich]

8 hours ago, save the frogs said:

If business was so bad, how could they afford a 1.2 million pound home?

who knows what really took place behind closed doors in that 1.2 million pound house? 

 

1.2m homes sometimes come with mortgages.

[proton]

52 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

How were they "barmy"? To me, it appears the UK's civilization and society in the 1980's forsook them.

 

You claim you used to write to one of them. Was that insightful or did you simply let it confirm what appears to be the norms of society with regard to what was acceptable about forty years ago?

 

As my late sister would say, "There's no need to be afraid of things you don't understand."

 

You would have to read the book by Majorie Wallace who used to visit them, rather than the two dramatisations to get an idea of their mental state. I used to write to June, Jennifer died just after they were released after 11 years. They were convicted of arson and theft and diagnosed as psychopaths. 

[SABloke]

7 hours ago, Mises said:

Cause of death?

 

Clearly not as important as the 80% of the information in the article that seeks to understand why the poor culprit did what they did. Disgusting article to be fair.

Edited 2 hours ago by SABloke

[GoodieAfterDark]

Thai kids are very difficult to deal with. There is a large percentage that grow up without parents. They seem to be able to do whatever they want. I remember a few years ago when I was in a plane in Thailand and this couple with their daughter were sitting behind me in the plane. The little girls started to kick at my seat. I turned around and asked for the parents to tell her to stop doing that. Her foreigner husband got upset while his Thai wife just stared at me.  After complaining many times, the father changed seats with his daughter and the kicking and screaming stopped.