Mentally Ill Man Arrested for Gruesome Beheading in Udon Thani

A neighbor discovers the headless and dismembered body of a man named Tong in a rural hut.

Authorities search the area around the hut, including a nearby pond, to locate the victim's head.

Nirut denies the charges, while his mother reveals his long-term mental illness and refusal to take medication.

Medical examiners detail the sharp-force injuries and the systematic removal of tendons and organs.

Footage from July 17, 2026, shows Nirut carrying a sack toward the victim's hut.

Details emerge about Tong's drug addiction, homelessness, and history of being attacked.

Nongnuch describes the moment she found the body while trying to bring food to the victim.

Community members describe Tong's habit of petty theft and spying on neighbors.

Rescue workers recall treating Tong for gunshot wounds and other severe injuries in early 2026.

Neighbors describe Nirut's pattern of requesting pets from villagers only to kill and eat them.

Authorities note similarities between how Nirut processed animals and the dismemberment of the victim.

The village headman describes Nirut's general demeanor and his cycle of raising and slaughtering animals.