Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, a Thai cyanide serial killer, is accused of killing 14 people and attempting to kill one more. He is charged with 80 crimes. She now holds the record for having been charged with the most crimes in Thai history.
Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), announced today that there have been 15 victims of the cyanide killer, 14 of them tragically perished from poisoning.
At first, Sararat was accused of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and forgery of official documents. The police announced that Sararat will face an extra three to five charges per case, for a total of 80 charges, following a comprehensive examination into each case.
The article stated that 40 charges would be filed this week due to the overwhelming evidence. The remaining 40 charges, however, will be looked at later since more information was required. Other allegations made against Sararat include, for example:
Food, drugs, and other items meant for human consumption or usage that are designed to harm health are all prohibited by Section 236 of the Criminal Code. Up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both are possible penalties.
murdering a person in order to perpetrate another crime, as defined by Section 289(6) of the Criminal Code. The charge carries a death sentence.
Murdering another person in violation of Criminal Code Section 289(7) in order to hide another crime or avoid punishment. The charge carries a death sentence.
Using violence or threats to commit larceny is against the law, according to Section 339. Five to ten years in prison and a fine ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 baht will be the consequences.
Due to the fact that Sararat used cyanide, which is on the official list of dangerous substances, she will also be charged with breaking the Hazardous Substance Act. The officers are currently re-questioning a friend of Sararat’s and her ex-husband, Big Joke declared. Due to giving the authorities false information, the friend who had received the victims’ possessions that had been provided by Sararat’s sister-in-law raised red flags.
The next phase of the legal process will begin on Thursday, June 8 when the case files will be delivered to the Office of the Attorney General.
