Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Summary
Thai police arrested a 46-year-old Australian man, Simon Carman, suspected of murdering a 17-year-old girl. Her body was found inside a suitcase near Pattaya, Thailand, after security cameras showed them together before the crime.Key Facts
- The victim was a 17-year-old girl found dead inside a suitcase near Pattaya.
- Simon Carman was arrested at Bangkok airport while trying to fly to Perth, Australia.
- Security cameras recorded the girl entering a condo with Carman and later him carrying a large suitcase on a motorbike.
- The girl’s body showed signs of a violent assault and heavy bruising on her face.
- Friends reported the girl missing, which led police to track her last movements.
- Carman denies the killing but has scratches on his hands that suggest a struggle.
- He faces charges including murder, hiding a body, and taking a minor for an indecent purpose.
- Australia is offering consular help to Carman, and Thailand recently tightened visa rules for tourists amid crime concerns.
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