Serial Killer Arrested for Murdering Three Homeless Men and Burning Bodies Under Bridge
Police arrested a serial killer in Chiang Mai who murdered three homeless men and burned their bodies under bridges across northern Thailand, with the suspect confessing to all three killings.
A serial killer targeting homeless men has been apprehended in Chiang Mai. Police commanders announced the arrest on May 1, 2569, following a major investigation into the murders and body disposal cases.
The crimes occurred at three locations:
- Singhamkaeng public road, Wieng subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Rai on January 7, 2569 at 11:30 AM - Under Ratchanakosin Bridge, west side, Changmoi subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai on April 29, 2569 at 8:15 AM - Under Khua Sri Wiang Ping Bridge, east side, Fa Ham subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai on April 30, 2569 at 11:13 AM
Authorities arrested the suspect near Chiang Phhueak Market, Sriphoomi subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai on April 30, 2569 at 8:45 PM. Evidence recovered included a black sleeveless shirt, red patterned elephant pants, navy and white canvas shoes, sunglasses, a shoulder bag, and cloth bags used in the crimes.
The first victim, Bunyuang, 51, a homeless man from Mae Hong Son, was found stabbed in the neck and burned under Ratchanakosin Bridge on April 29. A second victim, Jo, 46, was discovered under Khua Sri Wiang Ping Bridge the next day with mouth injuries.
Backtracking revealed a third victim from January 7 in Chiang Rai with severe facial wounds. CCTV footage identified a suspect wearing a black sleeveless shirt, red patterned elephant pants, and navy-white shoes appearing near both Chiang Mai crime scenes, leading to the arrest.
The suspect, Panaeh Pooli, 31, from Chiang Rai, confessed to killing all three homeless men. He has been charged with intentional murder and corpse destruction to conceal the deaths.
