TotallyOz Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 A 24-year-old man was sentenced to death by the Pattaya Court yesterday for the murder of two Russian women on Jomtien beach in February. Anuchit Lamlert got the maximum punishment after the court decided not to cut his sentence on grounds the defendant confessed only because of the weight of evidence against him. The court said Anuchit's lengthy criminal record showed he had sought to benefit himself through brutal and lawless acts, with no regard for social peace and the country's tourism image. The reading of the verdict was attended by Anuchit's parents and siblings, family members of his victims and representatives of the Russian Consulate. Anuchit, who at first appeared calm, broke into tears and hugged his parents upon hearing his sentence. "Don't worry, everything is justly deserved," he was heard telling them. Tatiana Tsimfer, 30, and Liubov Svirkova, 25, arrived in Thailand with a Russian tour party on February 16 and were shot dead by Anuchit as they sat in deckchairs on a Jomtien beach just before dawn on February 24. Police later arrested Anuchit and seized a 9mm pistol and a red-and-black motorcycle used in the attack. Anuchit confessed to police that he murdered the women after they resisted his attempt to rob them. The Nation PATTAYA http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/09/04...al_30047649.php Quote
Gaybutton Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 The following is the story as it appears in the PATTAYA CITY NEWS: _____ Convicted Murderer of Two Russian Women on Jomtien Beach Sentenced to Death On 24th February we reported on a shocking murder of two Russian Tourists on Jomtien Beach. Miss. Tatiana Tsimfer aged 30 and Miss Liubov Svirkova aged 25 were found dead on Deckchairs at the Southern End of Jomtien Beach. Both had been shot which prompted an intense investigation and man hunt after it was determined that a single man appeared to be involved in the shooting. Khun Anuchit aged 25 was arrested on 2nd March and confessed to the murder. He has remained in custody since then and on Monday Morning he appeared at the Pattaya Provincial Court for sentencing after a lengthy trial. The Judge decided to impose the maximum sentence available and sentenced Khun Anuchit to death by lethal injection. At the courthouse to listen to the verdict was Khun Anuchit’s parents who were distraught when they heard the judge give his verdict. Also at the courthouse were the parents of both victims and officials from the Russian Embassy. Khun Anuchit’s Parents confirmed they will appeal against the decision and the convicted murderer appeared relaxed when the sentence was announced. He was taken back to Prison following the verdict where he will remain until the appeal is heard. Quote
