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On Thursday, a court in Thailand sentenced Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of famous Spanish actors, to life in prison for the premeditated murder and mutilation of 44-year-old Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. sentenced to deathSancho’s sentence was reduced for his cooperation during the trial.
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What happened: The crime took place in August 2023 on Koh Phangan, a popular Thai island known for its beach parties and raves. Sancho, a 30-year-old chef and YouTuber, claimed the murder occurred during a fight after Arrieta reportedly tried to sexually assault him. He admitted to dismembering the body and scattering the parts across the island. However, evidence showed that Sancho had purchased items such as a knife, rubber gloves and cleaning supplies in advance, which were used in the crime. Police alleged that Sancho planned the murder because Arrieta threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship.
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The aftermath: The case has received widespread media attention for its violent nature, celebrity connections and shocking details. Sancho was also ordered to pay $125,000 in damages to the victim’s family. Under certain conditions, he can apply to serve the remainder of his sentence in Spain. “I’m sorry that a life was lost, that parents lost a son. I’m sorry that his family couldn’t bury him properly. I’m sorry for what I did after death,” he said during his trial.
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