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| Thailand murders: DNA from British men questioned by police is not match | Thailand murders: DNA from British men questioned by police is not match |
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| Tests carried out on two British men questioned after the deaths of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in Thailand have shown no DNA matches, according to reports. | Tests carried out on two British men questioned after the deaths of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in Thailand have shown no DNA matches, according to reports. |
| DNA found on the body of Witheridge, who was found semi-naked alongside Miller on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on Monday, is understood not to match that of brothers James and Christopher Ware. | DNA found on the body of Witheridge, who was found semi-naked alongside Miller on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on Monday, is understood not to match that of brothers James and Christopher Ware. |
| Neither of the Wares were declared suspects in the investigation, but Thai police had interviewed them and asked them to remain on the island. | |
| The DNA results are also understood to show that semen samples found on Witheridge's body are not a match for Miller's. | The DNA results are also understood to show that semen samples found on Witheridge's body are not a match for Miller's. |
| James and Christopher Ware are thought to have shared a room with Miller in Thailand. | James and Christopher Ware are thought to have shared a room with Miller in Thailand. |
| Earlier, Col Kissana, a deputy police spokesman, had said the police had strong evidence linking migrant workers to the killings, but tests carried out on a group of Burmese migrants who were questioned after the deaths showed no DNA matches. | |
| The migrants were arrested after bloodstains were found on some of their clothes, but Thai police said no matches were found between them and two sets of DNA found on Hannah Witheridge's body and on a cigarette butt discovered near the scene of the murders. | The migrants were arrested after bloodstains were found on some of their clothes, but Thai police said no matches were found between them and two sets of DNA found on Hannah Witheridge's body and on a cigarette butt discovered near the scene of the murders. |
| Tests on the two victims have revealed more about how they died. Maj Gen Pornchai Sutheerakune, the head of the Thai Institute of Forensic Medicine, said examinations had shown Witheridge died from head wounds and Miller from severe blows to the head and drowning. Miller also suffered wounds on his hand, indicating a struggle had taken place, police said. | Tests on the two victims have revealed more about how they died. Maj Gen Pornchai Sutheerakune, the head of the Thai Institute of Forensic Medicine, said examinations had shown Witheridge died from head wounds and Miller from severe blows to the head and drowning. Miller also suffered wounds on his hand, indicating a struggle had taken place, police said. |
| A bloodstained garden hoe, believed to be the murder weapon, was found nearby. | A bloodstained garden hoe, believed to be the murder weapon, was found nearby. |
| More than 70 Thai police have been questioning migrant workers and tourists on the island, visiting hotels, bars, homes and businesses as they search for the killer. | More than 70 Thai police have been questioning migrant workers and tourists on the island, visiting hotels, bars, homes and businesses as they search for the killer. |
| The families of both victims have paid tribute to them. Witheridge was described by her family as "a beautiful, intelligent, loving young woman who poured joy into the lives of all who knew her", while Miller was a "hard-working, bright and conscientious" young man who would be "sorely, sorely missed". | The families of both victims have paid tribute to them. Witheridge was described by her family as "a beautiful, intelligent, loving young woman who poured joy into the lives of all who knew her", while Miller was a "hard-working, bright and conscientious" young man who would be "sorely, sorely missed". |
| In a statement, Witheridge's family said: "She was selfless and caring and made each and every day that little bit more wonderful. Our family are utterly devastated and shocked by what has happened to our beautiful Hannah. To lose her in the way that we have is beyond comprehension. | In a statement, Witheridge's family said: "She was selfless and caring and made each and every day that little bit more wonderful. Our family are utterly devastated and shocked by what has happened to our beautiful Hannah. To lose her in the way that we have is beyond comprehension. |
| "We are heartbroken and no words can possibly describe how we feel. As such, we would be extremely grateful to be left in peace while we come to terms with our loss." | "We are heartbroken and no words can possibly describe how we feel. As such, we would be extremely grateful to be left in peace while we come to terms with our loss." |
| Miller's family said: "David was an artist by temperament, so talented. He had a creative eye that he carried with him through life and in his degree. He was hardworking, bright and conscientious, with everything to look forward to. | Miller's family said: "David was an artist by temperament, so talented. He had a creative eye that he carried with him through life and in his degree. He was hardworking, bright and conscientious, with everything to look forward to. |
| "David was very giving to his family and friends and we all adored him. He will be sorely, sorely missed." | "David was very giving to his family and friends and we all adored him. He will be sorely, sorely missed." |