Australian man arrested in Thailand over murder of teenager
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Simon Peter Carman
Pattaya, Thailand
June 27, 2026
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A 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya. An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while allegedly attempting to flee. The suspect denies the murder charges and claims self-defense.
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