Report Sister of 'Joe Ferrari’ Urges Probe into Mysterious Prison Death

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

The sister of former police chief, Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon, known as Joe Ferrari, is urging the police to uncover the mystery surrounding his death in Klong Prem prison on 7th March. His body was later brought to Wat Phra Si Mahathat for a religious ceremony on 10th March.

 

Speaking to the media, Saranya emphasised that her brother, once a dedicated policeman, deserves justice. While the family are prepared to accept a suicide ruling, they seek clarity on the reasons behind it. Despite ongoing investigations, answers remain elusive.

 

Initially hesitant to cremate her brother without case closure, the family decided to proceed after four months due to changes in the body, choosing his birthday for the ceremony.

 

Lawyer Wirasak Nakin noted the family has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the body's movement, deemed unnatural. The NACC is reviewing the matter.

 

The results of the autopsy have been forwarded to the prosecutor, and further testimony from the family is requested by the authorities, though no date is set.

 

On 29th June, the cremation took place at Wat Phra Si Mahathat, led by Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Tawatchai. Attendees included former anti-drug police chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Somchai and family, amidst a sombre atmosphere.

 

Thananaya, Jo's sister, revealed that despite their request for the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to take the case, it remains with the police, as confirmed by Justice Minister Tawatchai.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-06-30

 

 

 

[blaze master]

Most people didn't lose any sleep about his death. 

[watchcat]

50 minutes ago, webfact said:

Saranya emphasised that her brother, once a dedicated policeman,

 

Was that when he graduated from the Police Academy?

[ronnie50]

She might be right to be suspicious. Few others would care though.

I wonder if his bank accounts recorded large withdrawals just prior to his death..wouldn't surprise me. Reminds me of the death of Jeffrey Epstein in custody. In that case though, few believe he committed suicide, and was silenced to avoid uncovering his high-profile trafficking customers/friends.

[JimHuaHin]

"Joe Ferrari" knew "too much" he was a danger to powerful people, and thus the threat had to be neutralised.

[Gottfrid]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Saranya emphasised that her brother, once a dedicated policeman, deserves justice.

No, never was!

[frank83628]

I would imagine he had some enemies on the inside too, dont know if he would have been put in general population or not. 

[lordgrinz]

He didn't get rich alone, those above him needed him gone, dead men don't talk.

[ChipButty]

He obviously was not getting the protection he had paid for on the inside, maybe people were getting nervous about him