Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Family of Thai teen sex worker found stuffed in suitcase faces her alleged killer in court, seeking death penalty

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Members of the family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was discovered in a suitcase near a popular seaside resort city attended a court hearing on Monday where, for the first time, they were to see the Australian man accused of killing her.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Grieving family faces accused Australian in Thai court over teen's killing, seeking death penalty (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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Family members of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase attended a court hearing Monday
New York Post
Family of Thai teen sex worker found stuffed in suitcase faces her alleged killer in court, seeking death penalty (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 12, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Members of the family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was discovered in a suitcase near a popular seaside resort city attended a court hearing on Monday where, for the first time, they were to see the Australian man accused of killing her.