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For thousands of backpackers travelling to Thailand is a rite of passage. Chrissie Annesley was one of them … Koh Tao: a remote island of just eight square miles. Death on The Beach I, Sky Crime 2024
‘People came here in their thousands. It’s a hotspot for a party scene.’ ibid.
The island’s darker side … The dangers can come from locals and tourists. ibid.
‘I was worried about Koh Tao because it was only four months after two [Hannah Witheridge & David Miller] British backpackers had been murdered.’ ibid. Chrisssie’s dad
‘All of a sudden it was a global news story … I started to report what happened.’ ibid. ex-resident
Following Chrissie’s death the Thai authorities conducted an autopsy: Respiratory and circulatory system failure due to consumption of narcotics together with various types of medicines and alcohol drinks. ibid.
‘The police are completely out of their depth.’ ibid.
‘There was hundreds of people running through the crime scene taking pictures …’ ibid. reporter
Bloodbath in Paradise. ibid. UK front page
‘The atmosphere on the island following David’ and Hannah’s murders increasingly got worst … trying to intimidate us.’ ibid. UK reporter
‘There are bigger forces at play on this island.’ ibid. ex-resident
‘Someone came up to him [local], pulled out a gun and blew his brains out.’ ibid. alleged gambling debt
‘The word on the streets was that the Tuwichian family were involved. From that I understand they are the most powerful family on the island.’ ibid.
‘There were other deaths on Koa Toh unexplained … It’s left to us the parents.’ ibid. Chrissie’s dad
I have found someone who said that’s not true. I am determined to get to the bottom of this. Death on the Beach III, Chrissie’s dad
Ben Harrington: They told me that Ben had had an accident on his moped … ‘He was missing his watch and his wallet.’ ibid. Ben’s mum
‘I started getting messages from other families saying that their sons and daughters died on that same island.’ ibid.
‘My best guess is that it was a bungled mugging.’ ibid. ex-resident & campaigner Sue re Ben
Rome 1961: Tom Ripley, you’re a very hard man to find. No address, phone, office, just a few places people mentioned where you might be at, like his [bar]. I’m a private detective, Tom. I’ve been hired to find you. And give you this [business card]. Mr Greenleaf would like to talk to you. Ripley I: A Hard Man to Find, Netflix 2024
Maybe you know him as Dickie … He’s been in Europe for years … Tom, it’s time for him to come home. He’s too old for this … Saling and drinking and avoiding his duties is all he does … ibid. father hires Ripley
I brought you some things from New York. Some shirts and things, they’re at the hotel. I have a confession to make. Your father sent me here to try to convince you go home. Yeah. And I told him him I’d try … Ripley II: Seven Mercies, Tom to Dickie
Did my father mention I paint? ibid. Dickie to Tom
Are you crazy? The man is Camorra. ibid.
She loves you more than you love her. ibid. Tom to Dickie
Good morning. My name is Tom Ripley. I’m American. But I live in Italy now, in Atrani, at my friend Dickie’s house. We plan to do some travelling together. Paris. Berlin. Greece maybe. And for Christmas, we’re going to Cortina. Ripley III: Sommerso
No. You’re right. I’ll leave. It’s time. ibid. Tom to Dickie
He said some things about you. Yeah. He said like he wants to be alone for a while. He didn’t mean me, I guess. Ripley IV: La Dolce Vita, Tom to Marge
You say he’s not a bad guy but I don’t like him. ibid. Marge’s letter to Tom as Dickie
Dear Marge, yes I loved the scarf … Ripley V: Lucio, Tom as Dickie
What else have you got, Tom? His Picasso? ibid. Freddie
Good evening, Inspector. My apologies. We have a report that a body has been found on the Via Appia Antica. Ripley VI: Some Heavy Instrument, rozzer
The cause of death is fairly obvious. Two blows to the head. Some heavy blunt object. ibid.
Richard Greenleaf – I believe the Inspector knows where I can find him. Ripley VII: Macabre Entertainment, bank manager
Tom is one of those people who takes advantage of people. ibid. Marge to Inspector
This evening at your residence an inspector from Rome will come to see you. Ripley VIII: Narcissus, Venice rozzer
So, where does all the money come from, Tom? How did you really come into possession of that ring? Do you think I’m a fool? Do you think I’m blind? You killed Dickie, didn’t you? You killed them both. ibid. New York rozzer
Kiewarra, Regional Australia: 324 Days Since Rain. The Dry 2020 starring Eric Bana & Joe Klocek & Genevieve O’Reilly & Claude Scott-Mitchell & Keir O’Donnell & John Polson & Bebe Bettencourt & Martin Dingle-Wall & Sam Corlett & Julia Blake & Bruce Spence et al, director Robert Connolly, caption
You lied back then, Aaron. Luke lied as well. I’ve always known. ibid. Gerie Hadler
Detectives say Luke drove to his house at 4:30, killed his family, then headed here to kill himself. Wouldn’t be my choice for a final resting place. ibid. rozzer to Aaron
Margery’s dead. She was murdered, Alan, last night. Some time in the night … I couldn’t just let you walk into it. Play for Today: The Chief Mourner, Fay to Alan, BBC 1979
Why didn’t you tell the police the truth? ibid.
What sort of monster do you think I am? She was irritating, demanding, and sometimes pathetic. ibid. Alan to Fay
Sorry, you’ve told us a lot of lies already. ibid. rozzer to Alan
Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. The Wednesday Play: Ashes to Ashes, Paris to Barbara in Chamber of Horrors, BBC 1965
You see, I’ve decided to marry you. ibid. him to her in office
Living in Cornwall – as good as living abroad. You can get away with murder if you live abroad. ibid. him to her newly wed
Everything you have is mine, isn’t it? ibid.
You’ve broken down all my barriers. ibid. her to him
You got rid of her [first wife] all right. You murdered her. ibid.
Julian Crawford? I don’t believe you … and you say they are blackmailing Crawford? Look, I don’t touch this sort of story any more. I used to. ITV Playhouse: Rumour, Sam to Lisa Curtis, ITV 1970
Lisa Curtis suggested there was some kind of organisation behind it. ibid. Sam to Mike
Rumours hurt people … Rumour is a lethal weapon. Unfortunately, Fleet Street and Westminster thrive on it. ibid. Mike
The nightmarish world Lisa moved in and the men she met there. ibid. Sam
Nobody cares. You’re all blind. ibid.
Over three years on the streets of just one part of the country eight men have been killed by just one punch. When alcohol and violence go hand in hand chance encounters that last minutes destroying lives for ever. Code Blue: One Punch Killers, ITV 2024