Divers Find Murder Victim in Submerged Cement Tank

A 39-year-old man named Uthen, also known as Jia, who had been missing for months, was found dead inside a cement-filled tank that had been thrown into a large pond in Moo 11, Bang Bua Thong Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. Rescue officials conducted underwater searches, and after six days, they discovered the tank containing the body. According to a diving team, the pond was extensive with depths of 25-30 meters, and since the tank had been submerged for over a month, sediment had covered the underwater area, making the search extremely difficult. However, officers noticed a suspicious location where air bubbles continuously rose from below, resembling gas from decomposition escaping the tank. This led them to find the tank and successfully retrieve it. The diving team had nearly given up after searching for 3-4 days without success, but these air bubbles—seemingly a signal from the deceased asking for help—ultimately led to the discovery. When rescue officials brought the tank up and opened it, they found lime and human remains inside, corroborating the statement of a witness named Bird, who admitted to being involved in concealing and disposing of the body in the pond. The victim's mother was asked to identify the remains, and she confirmed it was her son based on his clothing, necklace, and physical features. Police are preparing to request a court warrant for the arrest of a suspect named Sam, who allegedly shot and killed Uthen, as indicated by Bird's testimony.