Australian man Simon Peter Carman arrested in Thailand over death of 17‑year‑old girl found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman was taken into custody in Thailand and charged with murder after the body of a 17‑year‑old girl was discovered in a suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya. Conflicting reports describe his age, and additional charges and details have been reported by various outlets.
Australian national Simon Peter Carman was arrested in Thailand in connection with the death of a 17‑year‑old girl whose body was found in a suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya. He has been charged with murder.
Reports differ on Carman’s age. Some sources describe him as a 46‑year‑old from Ballarat, while others state he is a 45‑year‑old Australian.
According to CNA, he also faces charges of concealment of a body, moving or destroying a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes. GDelt reported that he was arrested while attempting to board a Jetstar flight to Perth at Bangkok’s main international airport on Friday evening and that he expressed regret, saying, "I feel bad for what happened to your daughter – it was out of my control," and "It shouldn't happen. Please tell other girls just to be careful." Times of India reported CCTV footage showing him leaving a condominium with the suitcase before abandoning it. ABC Australia reported that police allege he murdered the teenage girl, placed her body inside a suitcase, and that he continued his daily activities after the alleged murder.
The victim has been identified as Tunchanok Donhomla, according to the BBC.
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