In September of 2014, the bodies of two young British tourists, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, were discovered on the shores of Sairee Beach in Koh Tao, Thailand. At that point, Koh Tao was mostly known to the outside world as a destination island for divers, with plenty of dive schools and bars lining the beachfront. This incident however, threatened to tarnish the island's reputation, and so officials were scrambling to ensure the safety of the tourists on the island, as well as to catch the culprit responsible for the heinous crime.

 

But this is where the investigation turns tricky. There was no CCTV footage near the crime scene; and most of Koh Tao's residents were illegal immigrants with no proper documentation. And yet, in a few weeks following the discovery of the murders, the police were proud to announce that the culprits had been caught, and that they had confessed. 

 

The only issue though, was that no one in the country believed them.

 

Part 1: We look into the island's socio-political background, so as to better understand the complicated nature of investigations inherent in this case.

 

Part 2: We follow the fallout and controversy following the alleged killers' withdrawal of their initial confessions; and the legal system that fought to keep them guilty.

 

Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia.

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In September of 2014, the bodies of two young British tourists, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, were discovered on the shores of Sairee Beach in Koh Tao, Thailand. At that point, Koh Tao was mostly known to the outside world as a destination island for divers, with plenty of dive schools and bars lining the beachfront. This incident however, threatened to tarnish the island's reputation, and so officials were scrambling to ensure the safety of the tourists on the island, as well as to catch the culprit responsible for the heinous crime.
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But this is where the investigation turns tricky. There was no CCTV footage near the crime scene; and most of Koh Tao's residents were illegal immigrants with no proper documentation. And yet, in a few weeks following the discovery of the murders, the police were proud to announce that the culprits had been caught, and that they had confessed.&nbsp;
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The only issue though, was that no one in the country believed them.
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Part 1: We look into the island's socio-political background, so as to better understand the complicated nature of investigations inherent in this case.
&nbsp;
Part 2: We follow the fallout and controversy following the alleged killers' withdrawal of their initial confessions; and the legal system that fought to keep them guilty.
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Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/truecrime_1upmedia">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@grimasia_1upmedia">TikTok</a>) @heinous_1upmedia.
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Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:
📝💕 "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGiCN7OjAm7nnfhBjTTXG?si=f7e694d6a21d4d75">Post, Love</a>", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between.

From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.

Every Tuesday, tune in as we dig into the key events of the crime, the mindset of the criminals, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can visit our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. 

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.
Every Tuesday, tune in as we dig into the key events of the crime, the mindset of the criminals, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.
To stay up to date on the podcast, you can visit our <a href="https://www.asiantruecrimepodcast.com/">website</a> or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia.&nbsp;
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.

Every Tuesday, join host Yeo Guang Jin as he digs into the key events of the crime, how the criminals grappled with their emotions, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at heinous@1upmediapodcast.com or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. As a community we share new heinous cases across Asia, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.

From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.
Every Tuesday, join host Yeo Guang Jin as he digs into the key events of the crime, how the criminals grappled with their emotions, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.
To stay up to date on the podcast, you can join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at <a href="mailto:heinous@1upmediapodcast.com">heinous@1upmediapodcast.com</a> or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. As a community we share new heinous cases across Asia, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.