Murder case: Mastermind 'may be close to Jakkrit's wife'

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Mastermind 'may be close to Jakkrit's wife'
Phathinya Iamtan
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE MASTERMIND behind the killing of former Olympian shooter Jakkrit Panichpatikum is most likely somebody who is very close to the sportsman's wife, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lt-General Camronwit Toopgrajank said yesterday.

"We believe somebody close to her took out a contract [on Jakkrit's life]," the senior police office said after emerging from a meeting on the investigation. Jakkrit was fatally shot on October 19 while on his way to meet his wife, Dr Nithiwadee Phucharoenyos, and their children.

Police have now identified "family dispute" as the motive behind the killing. Earlier this year, Nithiwadee and Jakkrit's mother publicly sought help from Social Development and Human Security Minister Pavena Hongsakul over domestic violence.

Nithiwadee's family also recently hired bodyguards for her. The police have interrogated these four men, who are members of Royal Thai Air Force, and are convinced they are in no way involved in the crime.

Meanwhile, an informed source said Jakkrit's assets were worth several million baht and his life-insurance policies had a combined coverage of more than Bt14 million, with his wife and their children named as beneficiaries.

"The investigation is making good progress and arrest warrants for the mastermind, the killer and their accomplices should be issued before the end of this week," the source said.

It added that the killing team possibly had four members - one whose job was to identify Jakkrit, another to drive the getaway vehicle, one to do the actual shooting and the fourth to protect the gunman. "Police are monitoring three of these suspects," the source said.


-- The Nation 2013-10-30

[Thai at Heart]

Ummmm. Can any family member close to the guys wife now sue for defamation whilst on the way to the airport?

[davetrout]

that would be a first mastermind criminal in los

[ChrisY1]

Pure Keystone Cops stuff......a complete farce!!

[soi41]

To find the mastermind shouldn't be that difficult, as the wife appearently had a "close friend" for more than 6 years, who is a policeofficer. Plus the fact that she and her mother stole Mr Jakkrits valuables ,when he was detained for alledged domestic violence.

Maybe there was a reason for Jakkrits behaviour?? A couple of very evil women, wife and MIL, ruining his life? There are always two sides to a story!

[NongKhaiKid]

In the usual effort to get publicity that makes them look efficient once again the BIB disclose their game plan, in this case announcing that warrants for the main suspects will be issued at the end of the week. If ever there'a an invitation for suspects to go to ground or leave the country this is it although at times I'm sure that may be the intention.

It seems the ' mastermind ' put together a really specalist hit team, he had to hire someone to identify the target who is supposedly well known and have they never heard of photographs ? It seems too even the gunman needed a bodyguard.

Termination with Extreme Prejudice Thai style.

[bigbamboo]

If only the Thai police had a mastermind.

[coma]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

[arthurboy]

Nithiwadee's family also recently hired bodyguards for her. The police have interrogated these four men, who are members of Royal Thai Air Force, and are convinced they are in no way involved in the crime.

And later: It added that the killing team possibly had four members - one whose job was to identify Jakkrit, another to drive the getaway vehicle, one to do the actual shooting and the fourth to protect the gunman. "Police are monitoring three of these suspects," the source said.

That's a lot of specific intel. Or, is it, possibly, speculation?

Nonetheless, keep on monitoring, lads.

Thailand's finest.

[worgeordie]

Odds 1000 to 1 ,that in 7 days still no one charged with anything,

with the Thai police its always one of 3 motives,drugs,love triangle,

and money.

So these 4 airmen were on bodyguard duty ,while still serving in

the air force,

regards Worgeordie

[jbrain]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

Makes one think how they amassed that wealth.

Edited October 30, 2013 by jbrain

[apetley]

To find the mastermind shouldn't be that difficult, as the wife appearently had a "close friend" for more than 6 years, who is a policeofficer. Plus the fact that she and her mother stole Mr Jakkrits valuables ,when he was detained for alledged domestic violence.

Maybe there was a reason for Jakkrits behaviour?? A couple of very evil women, wife and MIL, ruining his life? There are always two sides to a story!

For balance maybe you could have mentioned his alcohol, drug, and domestic abuse.

[boomerangutang]

A Thai wife conspiring to kill her husband? ......Naw, couldn't happen. Thai women are too virtuous for that.

[Bagwan]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

Do you mean Croesus? I don't think JC was loaded as he couldn't afford to ride in baht bus but had to resort to a donkey.

[JoeThePoster]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

Do you mean Croesus? I don't think JC was loaded as he couldn't afford to ride in baht bus but had to resort to a dnkey.

The water to wine business was a great money spinner though.

Edited October 30, 2013 by JoeThePoster

[MMarlow]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

Makes one think how they amassed that wealth.

14 million baht is the value of his life insurance not his wealth.

[coma]

I hope they aren't planning on using the 14 miliion baht as a motive. The wife and her family are richer than ' Jeezus'.

Do you mean Croesus? I don't think JC was loaded as he couldn't afford to ride in baht bus but had to resort to a dnkey.

The water to wine business was a great money spinner though.

And selling fridges to eskimos.

[casindonet]

If only the Thai police had a mastermind.

The BIB's have hundreds of masterminds among their ranks.....criminal masterminds.

[coma]

Odds 1000 to 1 ,that in 7 days still no one charged with anything,

with the Thai police its always one of 3 motives,drugs,love triangle,

and money.

So these 4 airmen were on bodyguard duty ,while still serving in

the air force,

regards Worgeordie

Can I get a 1000 baht on at those odds ??

It is common practice for military and police force pers to work a second job doing security to supplement their dismal wages.

[coma]

Amazing ! Thai news is reporting that police have just found a mobile phone in a hidden console inside Ekk's car that he was shot dead in. How long have they had this car in their possesion now ??

[slapout]

Well if this press release does not solve the case, what will next weeks "let me tell you a secret" plan be? This man should be a politican, sorry, guess he is, he is a policeman.

[dundee48]

To find the mastermind shouldn't be that difficult, as the wife appearently had a "close friend" for more than 6 years, who is a policeofficer. Plus the fact that she and her mother stole Mr Jakkrits valuables ,when he was detained for alledged domestic violence.

Maybe there was a reason for Jakkrits behaviour?? A couple of very evil women, wife and MIL, ruining his life? There are always two sides to a story!

The domestic violence allegation was made by his wife and `his`mother,not her mother.

[coma]

Thai news now reporting that a tape recorder has also been found in the vehicle.

[CelticBhoy]

^ Cuddly toy next . . . . . "Didn't they do well."

[JoeThePoster]

Stand by for Jimmy Hoffa's body.

[coma]

Stand by for Jimmy Hoffa's body.

Classic !

Edited November 1, 2013 by coma

[EyesWideOpen]

Odds 1000 to 1 ,that in 7 days still no one charged with anything,

with the Thai police its always one of 3 motives,drugs,love triangle,

and money.

So these 4 airmen were on bodyguard duty ,while still serving in

the air force,

regards Worgeordie

Can I get a 1000 baht on at those odds ??

It is common practice for military and police force pers to work a second job doing security to supplement their dismal wages.

Correct. And in fact, for a lot of them, the second job consists of them performing contract killings....

[coma]

Latest is that the wife's elder half brother is in the firing line. He has " priors " for violence and police are " keeping an eye on him " so as he doesn't flee the country whilst they "strengthen their case.

They are also looking for an army sergeant they believe was the person who pointed the target out and is also responsible for putting the hit team together.

Police are waiting for the results from the forensics department that are still analysing the mobile found in Ekk's car. Said mobile was a Samsung Galaxy that could only be used for internet and as a recording device. Not for in/out calls. They are particularily interested in some deleted files on it.

[coma]

Police have arrested the 2 gunmen that carried out the hit on Ekk. The two where caught in Chonburi over night. Both gunmen admitted their crime and said that they were paid 100,000 baht for the contract. They also went on to say the person that contracted them was " close to " Ekk's wife. More to come on that.........

Police have also said that there are two more people involved in the shooting that are still at large but they believe they will have them in custody today.

[coma]

Latest : They have arrested a women whom, with her husband, handle contract kiliings. This women has confessed that she recieved the contract from the deceased's wife. Doctor Nim. Police have her and two others in custody. The agent's husband and one other are still on the run. Police however believe they will have them in custody soon.