The suspect in the murder of two Russian nationals in Pattaya
The suspect in the murder of two Russian nationals in Pattaya, Thailand, identified as 43-year-old Thana Kyttkhong known as Pong, was revealed to be a serial killer with at least five victims, according to multiple sources citing the Thai newspaper Thairath. The crime involved the staged arrest of the victims by the suspect and his accomplice, who then murdered them, buried their bodies, and attempted to destroy evidence by disassembling and hiding their motorcycle.
Consensus
- The suspect in the murder of Russian nationals in Pattaya is 43-year-old Thana Kyttkhonk, known as Pong.
- Pong is a serial killer with at least five confirmed victims.
- The murder of the two Russian victims occurred on the morning of July 26.
- The suspect and his accomplice, Thongchai Sinin (known as Thong), impersonated police officers to stop the victims' motorcycle.
- The victims, 22-year-old Diana Nazimova and her 17-year-old brother Roman Nazimov, were taken to a forested area on the outskirts of Pattaya.
- Pong shot Roman Nazimov in the forest, and both bodies were buried in a hole dug by the accomplice.
- The suspects attempted to destroy evidence by disassembling the victims' motorcycle and hiding its parts.
- A buyer refused to purchase the motorcycle parts due to concerns about their origin.
- The motorcycle was later buried at an old cemetery in southern Pattaya.
- The victims' phone sent a warning about an unknown Bluetooth device and a final message 'Urgently!' before communication was lost.
Points of divergence
- Residents of Thailand demanded the death penalty for the suspects in the murder of the Russians. — vesti
- The same gang was involved in a crime around mid-June, though details are not provided. — tass_agency
- The suspect, Pong, was described as having been previously convicted. — riamo
Coverage (4 sources)
- Suspect in killing of Russians in Pattaya turned out to be a serial killer — Вести
- Arrested in connection with the killing of Russians in Pattaya turned out to be a serial killer — РИАМО
- Arrested in connection with the killing of Russians in Pattaya turned out to be a serial killer. On the record of the repeatedly convicted 43-year-old T... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Arrested in connection with the killing of Russians in Pattaya turned out to be a serial killer — Вечерняя Москва
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