Suspect Confesses to Three Family Murders, Claims He Was Coerced
A 24-year-old suspect confessed to three family murders in Chachoengsao but claims he was coerced into involvement and didn't know the crimes would occur. Police continue investigating his role in the killings while examining his claims aga
On August 3, police brought Chachanon "Fluke" Chaturapong, 24, a suspect in the murder of three family members, to Na Jomtien Police Station in Chachoengsao for further questioning. Police had obtained permission from Pattaya Provincial Court to transfer him from detention for expanded investigation of multiple outstanding issues. The interrogation lasted approximately one hour and was observed by Suksan Missajuntra, chairman of the Pattaya Bar Association, in compliance with criminal procedure law Section 134/1. Fluke voluntarily requested to provide additional testimony.
During questioning, Fluke confirmed involvement only in the murders of three Thai family members and denied knowledge or involvement in the deaths of two Russian siblings or other potential victims. He displayed significant distress, crying repeatedly, and confessed to charges against him while providing information the investigators deemed potentially useful to the case. However, specific details could not be disclosed as the investigation remains ongoing.
Fluke's attorney revealed that the suspect claims he was forced into involvement, though this remains unverified and subject to investigation against witness testimonies and physical evidence. Police are examining his role in traveling to the victims' residence, moving vehicles, and using the victims' property. Initial charges include premeditated murder, with additional charges related to theft and post-incident conduct under consideration.
During the interrogation, Fluke cried and expressed fear of receiving capital punishment. Officials informed him that confession may aid judicial consideration but does not guarantee automatic sentence reduction, as the court will base its decision on all evidence presented.
After questioning, Fluke was returned to Pattaya Special Detention Center. When journalists questioned him during transfer, he claimed he was deceived into traveling there, believing he was assisting in detaining someone related to a drug problem, but had no prior knowledge of the murders. He acknowledged knowing the perpetrators were not genuine police officers and admitted fear of retaliation or murder—threats made because they knew both him and his family.
Fluke apologized for the incident and insisted he would not have participated had he known murders would occur. When pressed about who fired the fatal shots, he declined to answer before officials rushed him back to detention.
