Saraburi: The body of "Teacher Lek," brutally murdered by her nephew and concealed in a deep well, has been retrieved by rescue workers. The incident is part of a tragic case involving a grandson's revenge for his grandmother, which also resulted in the murder of another family member. Police are still not convinced that the suspect acted alone in this gruesome crime.
According to Thai News Agency, the search for the remains of Ms. Jiraporn, or "Teacher Lek," aged 61, has concluded with the recovery of her body. She was murdered alongside her 64-year-old sister, Ms. Phanomporn, or "Teacher Mam," by their 28-year-old nephew in Saraburi Province. The bodies were disposed of in an abandoned well, approximately 20 meters deep, in the Phatthananikhom District of Lopburi Province on January 2nd. The suspect claimed he acted out of revenge because the victims allegedly beat his grandmother. After committing the crime, the suspect fled to a neighboring country but returned to Thailand after nearly two weeks, expressing remorse. The authorities have already recovered the body of Teacher Mam and have taken the suspect into custody, remanding him to the Lopburi Provincial Court.
The search operation for Teacher Lek began yesterday at 10 am. Rescue teams worked meticulously, descending into the well and clearing the crushed rock. Rituals were conducted, including lighting incense and offering food to the spirits, to expedite the recovery. After about 30 minutes, rescuers found both ankles protruding from the well, providing some comfort to fellow teachers who were present. The recovery was challenging due to the depth and debris, including black corrugated plastic sheeting covering the body. It was not until 10 pm that the body of Teacher Lek was fully retrieved. Despite decomposition, all body parts were intact, and her body was sent to Phatthananikhom Hospital before being transferred to the Forensic Institute along with her sister's remains.
Police continue to investigate the possibility of accomplices, focusing on the involvement of a truck driver who transported the stones used to conceal the bodies.
Police have revealed that the investigation is progressing, with significant attention on a six-wheeled truck seen carrying crushed stone covered with a tarpaulin in the area on January 5th. This matches the suspect's confession of the murders occurring on January 2nd and 5th, during which he admitted to hiring the truck to dump stone into the well to hide the crime, although he could not recall the origin of the truck. Identifying the truck and its driver is crucial to understanding the full extent of the suspect's actions and determining if he had any accomplices. Currently, police remain skeptical of the suspect's claim that he acted independently.