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Drug-Fueled Man Claims 'Pop' Killing; Arrested for Murder

Drug-Fueled Man Claims 'Pop' Killing; Arrested for Murder

MGR Online•Society•10d ago

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A 37-year-old man in Udon Thani, reportedly high on drugs, confessed to killing his aunt, believing she was a 'pop' spirit, and is now charged with murder.

  • •A 37-year-old man, identified as 'Noh,' is accused of fatally stabbing his 59-year-old aunt and injuring another person.
  • •'Noh' claims he was hallucinating from drugs and believed his aunt was a 'pop' (a type of spirit in Thai folklore), acting to 'liberate' her.
  • •Police have charged 'Noh' with murder and attempted murder, attributing his actions to a long-standing personal conflict exacerbated by polysubstance abuse.
  • •The suspect has a prior record of drug offenses and has been warned by police that his 'pop' killing claims are not a legal defense.

Overview

  • •A 37-year-old man is arrested in Mueang District, Udon Thani, following a stabbing incident.
  • •The 37-year-old man, 'Noh,' allegedly used a knife to attack his 59-year-old aunt, resulting in her death and injuring another person.
  • •'Noh' claims he saw his aunt as a 'pop' (a harmful spirit) and believed he was acting to free her, not harm a human.
  • •'Noh' admitted to using methamphetamine earlier on the day of the incident, contributing to his delusional state.
  • •'Noh' expressed remorse to the victim's family, admitting his actions were wrong, despite his belief he didn't intend to kill anyone.
  • •Pol. Col. Pattanawong Janpon, Superintendent of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, stated that charges of murder and attempted murder have been filed.
  • •Police investigations suggest the incident stemmed from accumulated personal conflicts and grievances, amplified by the use of multiple drugs including alcohol, methamphetamine, and cannabis, leading to hallucinations and paranoia.
  • •'Noh' has a history of two previous drug-related arrests and one year of imprisonment, holding grudges against those he believed informed on him to the authorities.

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Key Quotes

นายพรชัย หรือ “โน่”
"I saw the other person as a 'pop,' not human, so I decided to act, believing it would liberate and allow the deceased to be reborn."
ตนกลับมองเห็นอีกฝ่ายเป็น “ปอบ” ไม่ใช่มนุษย์ จึงตัดสินใจลงมือ เชื่อว่าเป็นการช่วยปลดปล่อยและทำให้ผู้ตายได้ไปเกิดใหม่
นายพรชัย หรือ “โน่”
"I admit to using methamphetamine in the morning before committing the act."
ยอมรับว่าได้เสพยาบ้าในช่วงเช้าก่อนก่อเหตุ
พ.ต.อ.พัฒนวงศ์ จันทร์พล
"Police believe it is only thoughts arising from hallucinations and paranoia due to drug effects."
เชื่อว่าเป็นเพียงความคิดที่เกิดจากอาการหลอนและความหวาดระแวงจากฤทธิ์ยาเสพติด
นายพรชัย หรือ “โน่”
"I apologize to the victim's family and admit that the actions that occurred were wrong."
กล่าวขอโทษต่อครอบครัวผู้เสียชีวิต พร้อมยอมรับว่าการกระทำที่เกิดขึ้นเป็นความผิด

Key Entities

Person

Phonchai or 'Noh'(นายพรชัย หรือ “โน่”)
The 37-year-old suspect accused of murdering his aunt, claiming he was hallucinating from drug use and believed she was a 'pop'.
Lady Wipawan(นางวิภาวรรณ)
The 59-year-old aunt of the suspect, Phonchai, who was fatally stabbed during the incident.
Pol. Col. Pattanawong Janpon(พ.ต.อ.พัฒนวงศ์ จันทร์พล)
The Superintendent of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, who confirmed the charges against the suspect and commented on the case.

Organization

Mueang Udon Thani Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)
The police station overseeing the investigation into the murder and attempted murder case in Udon Thani.

Place

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the murder and attempted murder incident occurred.

Law

Murder(ฆ่าผู้อื่น)
The primary charge filed against the suspect for causing the death of his aunt.
Attempted Murder(พยายามฆ่าผู้อื่น)
The secondary charge filed against the suspect for the injury inflicted on another person during the incident.