Stepfather Brutally Kills 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter, Attacks Mother with Machete in Shocking Crime
A 38-year-old stepfather in Nong Bua Lamphu province fatally attacked his 12-year-old stepdaughter with a machete and severely wounded her mother on May 26; the suspect has prior convictions for attempted murder and sexual assault.
On May 26, 2569 (2026), authorities reported developments in a shocking case in Nong Kung Kaew subdistrict, Sri Bun Rueang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, following the death of a 12-year-old girl who was fatally assaulted inside a two-story wooden and concrete house. The girl's mother was also severely wounded by a machete attack.
Investigators found the body of the girl (identified as "A") inside the house bearing multiple sharp-force wounds across her body, undressed. Her 33-year-old mother (identified as "B") suffered severe cuts to the head and torso from a machete and was transported to Udon Thani Hospital. Police identified the suspect as 38-year-old Pornchai, the stepfather. A 15-inch blade was seized as the weapon used in the attack, and the girl's body was sent for autopsy at Loei City Hospital.
Later that day, more than 50 officers from Nong Bua Lamphu provincial investigation police and Sri Bun Rueang police escorted Pornchai to conduct a crime scene reconstruction. The atmosphere was tense as relatives and friends of the victim, who had been monitoring the situation, attempted to approach the suspect's vehicle, some pushing against the car doors while shouting angry insults. The commotion echoed throughout the area.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Bam, the victim's aunt, stood holding a photograph of her niece and confronted the suspect, declaring she would not forgive him in this lifetime or the next, before collapsing and requiring first aid assistance from relatives.
Police revealed that Pornchai has a criminal history, having been convicted in 2562 (2019) of attempted murder and sexual assault using violence. He was also arrested in 2568 (2025) in connection with possession of methamphetamine. After his release, he returned to live at the house before committing this horrific crime.
Initial charges filed against Pornchai include murder, illegal possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine), and driving a motorcycle while under the influence of drugs, with additional charges being prepared based on case developments.
