Woman gets death penalty for killing 14 friends during vacation
Story by Victor Itodo ABUH
A Thai court has sentenced Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, to death for the murder of a wealthy friend using cyanide, marking the first conviction in a chilling series of cases where she is accused of killing 14 friends.
Sararat, nicknamed “Am Cyanide” by Thai media, was found guilty of poisoning her friend Siriporn Khanwong, 32, during a trip in April 2023.
The court heard that Sararat spiked Siriporn’s food and drink during a Buddhist ritual in Ratchaburi province.
Siriporn collapsed and died shortly after, and her valuables, including her phone and money, were missing.
Police arrested Sararat following an autopsy that revealed traces of cyanide in Siriporn’s body.
Investigators uncovered a pattern of similar deaths dating back to 2015, with one alleged victim surviving.
Sararat is believed to have targeted friends she owed money to, stealing their jewellery and valuables to feed a gambling addiction.
“You got justice, my child. Today, there is justice in this world,” said Siriporn’s mother, Thongpin Kiatchanasiri, outside the courtroom while holding her daughter’s photo. Thongpin also noted that Sararat appeared to smile as the death sentence was read.
Sararat has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Her former husband, ex-police officer Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn, and her lawyer received prison sentences of one year four months, and two years, respectively, for helping Sararat conceal evidence.
In addition to the death penalty, Sararat was ordered to pay Siriporn’s family two million baht ($57,667) in compensation.
Cyanide, a highly lethal poison, deprives cells of oxygen and can cause death within seconds if consumed in large quantities.
Thailand strictly regulates its use, with unauthorised possession punishable by up to two years in prison.
This chilling case has drawn significant attention both in Thailand and internationally, shedding light on the dark and calculated methods behind Sararat’s alleged crimes.
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